Who’s Grateful for EVERYTHING?
God is calling us to a deeper kind of gratitude—one that doesn’t depend on our circumstances or whether things go our way, or not. It doesn't hinge on whether our circumstances change. It is quite literally gratitude for every little thing...all the time. Right now...
Are you Panicking or Praying?
Years ago when my children were all still living at home, I decided I wanted to ride my bike to some local places and be able to lock it up when I went inside. So, I purchased a bike lock…this one you see here. My kids thought it was funny that I got one that...
3 Ways to Find Peace
If you are a believer, did you ever find yourself going through something really hard, yet you have supernatural peace that makes no sense? I’ve experienced this numerous times, and I’m grateful to have had the experience from God of being held secure even when...
When EVERYTHING a
Leader Does is Wrong
Have you ever noticed how one moment of hurt or disappointment can change the way you see someone—especially a leader? My husband Larry and I were on staff at several churches in our first years of our ministry before we were lead pastors -- he as a youth pastor and...
How to Achieve Your Dreams
There are facts that I want to share at the outset of this post that will soon become clear as to why. I don't slay absolutely everything I try to do. I make a lot of mistakes. I'm a flawed person. I don't always win. But other facts that are pertinent to the topic...
Prayer: The Greatest
Dating & Marriage Strategy
My husband did not grow up in a Christian home or have an example of a Christian marriage. He was actually the person who led his parents and sister to the Lord after becoming a Christian. So, he learned about relationships and future marriage for the very first time...
Invite deanna to speak at your event!
Deanna is invited to return and speak at many of the same places time and again because the result has been an overwhelmingly positive experience with lives changed, and people encouraged. She would love to come to your area.
