by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 21, 2026 | Marriage, Leadership, Ministry
When people observe Larry and me today, they sometimes assume we’ve always had the kind of marriage we have now. We haven’t. Not at all. In fact, it used to be terrible. The truth is, we built it. And building it took work. It took difficult conversations,...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 10, 2026 | Grief, Loss, Recovery, Therapy
This week my therapist said something that has stayed with me ever since: “Grief takes time, and what you do with that time is important.” I’ve heard people say for years, “Just give it time.” There is truth in that. Grief does take time....
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 4, 2026 | Ministry, Leadership, Stress Management
Every time I see my dermatologist, we end up having the same conversation. I have a skin condition that affects my face and ears, and when stress increases, it flares. My dermatologist prescribes a cream and tells me to use it “during flares.” The problem...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 29, 2026 | Grief, Loss, Uncategorized
Some losses are so significant they divide your life into before and after. They alter the landscape of your days. They change how you think, how you pray, how you move through the world. Even when life continues, something inside you knows it is not quite the same....
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 21, 2026 | Surrender, Obedience, Perseverance
One of the greatest forms of bondage in life is constantly managing other people’s opinions. Trying to avoid criticism, misunderstanding, and embarrassment is exhausting. Please understand, the last thing I want to do is hurt people. I care about loving people well....
