by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 30, 2023 | Grief, Loss, Relationships
Today was a hard day. My friend Bev Guidt passed away, in Richmond, Virginia. It was a total shock. I am still sitting here shaking my head wondering,”What in the world?!” Bev recently went into the hospital for surgery on her spine. Then she was released...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 23, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry
Did you know that God is not automatically on a leader’s side just because they are the leader? He does NOT approve of them just because they are the pastor or the “man of God” or the “woman of God.” Some leaders walk around as if they...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 16, 2023 | Loss, Relationships, Writing
Writing about some things can cause you to lose everything or nearly everything. I’ve written a lot, and I’ve lost a lot. I’ve also gained so much more than I’ve lost. But the losses seem to stick in your mind more with anything. So we avoid...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 9, 2023 | Authenticity, Reflection
What if we were all gut-level honest in how we portray ourselves online and otherwise? Have you seen the popular lists people create on social media, sharing things about themselves? Usually, they are almost exclusively positive things. A few years ago, my friend...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 1, 2023 | Business, Leadership, Ministry, Reflection, Relationships
Today is my birthday, and I’m in reflection mode. I’m a voracious learner…always have been. The thirst for learning and growing leads me into perpetual adventure, for good or bad. I can’t imagine life without learning. So, in no particular...
