"9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts" by Sue DetweilerIIs it possible to enjoy a strong and healthy marriage-- 'till death do you part? Yes... with God! Sharing with honesty and transparency, Sue Detweiler identifies the essential elements of a life-giving marriage. • Heal the broken places in your marriage • Strengthen your relationship with your spouse • Understand God's plan for your marriage • Revive your relationship with God's transformative power
My Review:
"9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts" by Sue Detweiler is a book that I strongly recommend to anyone that needs encouragement and hope for their marriage. I have to admit that I only requested this book because I am on the review team for CWA and I have read most of the books available and really thought I am not going to like reading this but I was so wrong, I actually did like it and it has given me hope for my own marriage.
There are prayers after each of the nine traits. The author stresses that each partner needs to be committed to Jesus and not try to change the other person.
My favorite sentence in the entire book is when the author states that if there are no disagreements or arguments in a marriage, then at least one of the spouses aren't being completely honest. I think this struck me the most because I have had preachers and other tell me that they never argue and I thought that is so not true because anything don't like the same things.
The author is very honest and tells her story, I think that is why this book is so encouraging, it makes the reader think if a pastor and his wife can have these struggles and overcome, then maybe I can too.
The traits cover in this book are acceptance, friendship, safety, honesty, intimacy, passion, endurance, expectancy.
I also like that the fact that the author covers topics like pornography and affairs and abuse, both physical and emotionally. She also covers the fact that even if you do end up getting divorced, God still loves you.
This is a book that could change marriages, I think it would be really helpful if both husbands and wives read this book together.
There are prayers after each of the nine traits. The author stresses that each partner needs to be committed to Jesus and not try to change the other person.
My favorite sentence in the entire book is when the author states that if there are no disagreements or arguments in a marriage, then at least one of the spouses aren't being completely honest. I think this struck me the most because I have had preachers and other tell me that they never argue and I thought that is so not true because anything don't like the same things.
The author is very honest and tells her story, I think that is why this book is so encouraging, it makes the reader think if a pastor and his wife can have these struggles and overcome, then maybe I can too.
The traits cover in this book are acceptance, friendship, safety, honesty, intimacy, passion, endurance, expectancy.
I also like that the fact that the author covers topics like pornography and affairs and abuse, both physical and emotionally. She also covers the fact that even if you do end up getting divorced, God still loves you.
This is a book that could change marriages, I think it would be really helpful if both husbands and wives read this book together.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and CWA. These opinions are my own.
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About Sue Detweiler
Sue Detweiler is a wife, mom, radio host and pastor with more than twenty-five years of experience in marriage, ministry, and education. She is also a popular speaker who shares her heart and wisdom internationally on issues related to marriage, family, women, prayer, leadership, and ministry.
Sue's most recent book Women Who Move Mountains: Praying with Confidence, Boldness and Grace (Baker Publishing Group, May 2017) will inspire you to develop an intimate friendship with God through prayer and bible study. Filled with testimonies of women who have overcome toxic situations to become powerful women of prayer.
Sue's first book, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Mom, hit No. 1 on Amazon's hot new releases for Christian women's issues. Sue offers help for women who want to be the best mom in the world for their kids, but often feel like the worst. In her honest, transparent way, Sue helps women find peace with imperfections and learn from their mistakes.
Sue's second book, 9 Traits of a Life-Giving Marriage, grew out of her and her husband's heart to help couples grow closer to God and to each other. In their pastoral ministry to marriages, they have seen how sharing their own struggles helps to create a safe context for couples to be transparent and honest with their own issues. Wayne and Sue have also seen God's transformative power heal and restore marriages through the marriage conferences and workshops they have led.
For more books and resources or to schedule a speaking engagement, visit SueDetweiler.com or email info@suedetweiler.com.
Background
Sue responded to God's call on her life out of heartfelt obedience to what the Bible commands. Sue and her husband Wayne began in ministry as youth pastors. They moved to Nashville in 1986 and planted and pastored Harmony Christian Fellowship for nine years. During this time, Sue received her Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University. Sue and Wayne became a part of The Foursquare Church through their roles as associate pastors at New Song Christian Fellowship. Sue had the privilege of overseeing Life School of Ministry, a Bible training program which helps students develop their ministry gifts. She was also the principal at New Song Christian Academy, a homeschool program for kindergarten through eighth grade. Sue also partnered with her husband, Wayne, in marriage ministry and led prayer locally and city-wide. Sue and Wayne have relocated north of Dallas Texas to plant and pastor Life Bridge Church where everyone is welcome, no one is perfect, and anything is possible with God!
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