by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am thankful to have massages on a regular basis which help tremendously with physical as well as mental health. My massage therapist, Malik,is extremely skilled, and although he is well aware that I like light pressure, there are rare occasions when he presses too...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 3, 2024 | Depression, Mental Health, Therapy
This week I was having a talk with my oldest son, Dustin, and we were discussing a friend who is so intelligent, we believe they most likely score high enough to get into Mensa. I mentioned that the friend is indeed brilliant and I wish for their sake that they...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 26, 2024 | Sabbath, Soul Care
“Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” ~ Barbara De Angelis I didn’t have my first real vacation as an adult until my teen sons and daughter were almost grown. We always...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 18, 2024 | Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Disciplines
God has been calling me to a place of depending on Him rather than some of the things and people I depend on so much. I’m not saying God has called me to be totally independent of others, or resistant to receiving help. I know as human beings we are wired for...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 12, 2024 | Spiritual Disciplines, Soul Care, Spiritual Growth
For all of my teen and adult life, I have heard many Christians around me speak of the need to be fed. And truthfully, I’ve never understood it. I am always spiritually full, unless I decide for some reason to not feed myself that day. I do not wait for anyone...
