by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 11, 2026 | Grief, Loss, Recovery
One of the quiet disciplines I’ve been practicing lately is something very simple. I keep a short list of the next three things I’m looking forward to. Not ten things.Not a long bucket list. Just three. I keep them in the notes part of my phone. And when I can check...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 4, 2026 | Marriage, Relationships
Recently Larry and I had the opportunity to share at a marriage conference and with the couples at our church about the 15 rules we live by in our marriage. These didn’t come from a book or a single conversation. They were shaped over years of walking through life...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 18, 2026 | Anxiety, Christian Living, Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Stress
There are seasons in life when everything feels clear. Doors open. Direction feels certain.Energy is strong.Faith feels uncomplicated.Good surprises are happening. Dang, I love living life like that. When I sense I’m in a season like that, part of me wants time to...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 11, 2026 | Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry
When two leaders live under one roof, it can be powerful. It’s also complex. After 38 years, Larry and I have a little experience in this. This is not our first rodeo. Both of us carry significant responsibility. We each have strong convictions, instincts, and...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 5, 2026 | Midlife, Perseverance, Resilience, Tenacity
I’ve wanted to give up on important things in life and leadership more times than I can count. And by the way, it’s not wrong to want to give up. It’s normal. For clarity, when I talk about giving up in this post, I’m not simply referring to stepping down from a...
