Sue Detweiler > Quotes

“When it is time for a season to change, the imperfections of life are most visible.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“We all need role models in different seasons, people we look to who bring encouragement for the journey. Every role model but One will fail. If we get up-close we will see that each one is imperfect, except the One perfect lamb who was crucified for our sins. He was the scapegoat. He was the rejected One.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“Learning to be a Life- Giving Mom without regrets requires embracing the season you are in. You have to let go of the past and live in the present as you lay hold of the future. At each transition you will likely shed some tears as you realize that you can’t go back and re-live the past. You must move forward, facing the imperfections of your present, hoping for the future.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“As you walk with Jesus, resting your head on His heart, you will learn to know His Word, His will, and His ways. You will want to obey Him, not out of forced compliance, but out of heartfelt connection. Your joy will abound as you remain in His love.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“Moms are not perfect—we are being perfected.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“By the power of God’s love, you can create a legacy of righteousness, a story of a family redeemed for His purposes.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“If you change your dance steps you will change the dance.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Grace is the balm that brings healing from the imperfections each spouse brings to the marriage.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“As you come close to God in prayer, He brings purpose even from the brokenness of your life.”
― Sue Detweiler

“If we, as mothers, are not careful we can begin to find our identity in our children and their behavior”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom: Replacing My Worst with Gods Best

“Any continued cycle of sin in a person’s life has the power to destroy expectancy in marriage.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God made sexual intimacy enjoyable so that we would desire complete union – to become one flesh – with our mates.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“As you listen and grow closer to each other, you can learn to show your love in the way your mate is best able to receive it.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Being connected to Jesus is what gives us life. He is the Life-Giver. The life-giving joy, power, and purpose for marriage flow from the One who created us to be in relationship with each other. Apart from Him, we can’t do anything.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“The enemy attacks during times of stress, when life seems overwhelming. But Jesus promises abundant life.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“The fantasy of a perfect, romantic marriage is perpetuated by fiction.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Acceptance is a conscious choice to receive your spouse as God made him or her.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“To experience intimacy in marriage, both partners need to feel safe.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God’s voice is always consistent with His Word.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“You gain greater and greater stamina from the storms you endure.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“No matter who you are or how long you’ve been married, we all need to seek Jesus.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Honesty is tempered by the integrity of wisdom.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“You don’t want emotional walls to separate you from your spouse; you need walls of safety to surround your relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“If you lower the standards of your life and expect to live life like the people in a movie or a soap opera, you are not living God’s will for your life.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God uses your spouse, your disagreements, and your faults to help you become more like him.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“What you experience in the physical realm of your relationship will impact your emotional and spiritual relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God’s plan and purpose for your marriage is that you overcome all adversity through His strength.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God can renew your marriage and transform it into something better than you can imagine.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Every journey has a beginning. The starting point of prayer is God. Like a father who waits to hear every detail of your life, He waits for you. You don’t need to get dressed up and go to church to reverently pray. The God of the universe invites you to come as you are. You can endure anything when you are at God’s side. He is the transformer. He turns sorrow to joy. He turns bitter to sweet.”
― Sue Detweiler, Women Who Move Mountains: Praying with Confidence, Boldness, and Grace

“Hidden neglect can block the healthy life-giving flow of your relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts