Sue Detweiler's Blog, page 29
November 24, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving No matter where you are in the world, giving thanks opens a doorway to a happy life. In the United States, we celebrate thanksgiving as a nation but few of us remember the true sacrifice of the Pilgrims who came to America for religious freedom. I shared this history with my children as […]
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November 15, 2015
Be a Woman of Influence
Be a Woman of Influence While you were yet in your mother’s womb, you were fashioned by God. As unique as your fingerprints, your calling in life has been crafted by the God of the Universe. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should […]
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November 8, 2015
A Wedding Miracle
A Wedding Miracle Facing 3 surgeries, 8 months of chemo, and 6 weeks of radiation is an unlikely time to build a relationship with the love of your life. Yet, nothing is impossible with God. Have you been at a wedding and found yourself crying at the beautiful and profound way that God brings a […]
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November 1, 2015
Emotional Safety in Marriage
Safety in Marriage God created each of us with hearts that desire to be open. It takes emotional energy to keep thoughts and feelings hidden. When we feel frustrated or hurt, a common response is to shut down emotionally—to protect, rather than share our hearts. To experience intimacy in marriage, both partners need to feel […]
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October 25, 2015
How to Bypass Power Struggles in Marriage
Power Struggles How do you overcome power struggles in marriage? What is your go-to-strategy? Is it working? Intimacy flourishes in an environment of love and respect, it shrinks in a power struggle…Click To Tweet Watch this short video when I recall a power struggle in our home: If you have found yourself doing this particular […]
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October 22, 2015
You’re Invited: #MarriageRocks Author Chat with Sue Detweiler
Join me for a Live Author Chat on Facebook for book discussion, fun and lots of giveaways! Let’s Chat with #MarriageRocks author Sue Detweiler!Click To Tweet I’ll be posting discussion questions from my new book, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage, and Lindsey Hartz will be posting giveaway opportunities every 15 minutes. Make sure you […]
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October 20, 2015
Why I Wrote This Book – 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage
Why I Wrote This Book Marriages can get stuck in survival mode. If you have been married for more than a week, I’m certain you’re aware that your marriage is not perfect. No marriage relationship is. And regardless of how wonderful or terrible your marriage may seem right now, I’m also certain that you are […]
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October 11, 2015
The Power of Acceptance in Marriage – Sue Detweiler
The Power of Acceptance in Marriage Every human being is woven together by God in a unique way. You can either magnify your spouse’s weaknesses, thereby causing strife with your scrutiny, or you can accept who God made them to be. I struggled with accepting Wayne early on in our marriage. Here is his testimony […]
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October 4, 2015
3 Ways to Build Friendship in Marriage
Build Friendship in Marriage Many relationships begin with positive, life-giving time spent together. What were some of your favorite things to do when you were first forming a relationship with your spouse? Do you remember how those activities and the time spent together drew you closer? You likely felt affirmed, appreciated, and encouraged. You enjoyed […]
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September 27, 2015
3 Ways to Make Marriage an Adventure by Wayne Detweiler
Being married is an adventure. Let’s face it; we each bring habits and expectations into a marriage. None of us is perfect. I know I fall short as a husband; all men do. Just as every woman fails to be a perfect wife. The words, “’Til death do us part,” join us with a partner […]
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