How to Invest in Your Marriage
While on Vacation
Larry and I are on vacation this week. I took the photo above from our balcony at sunset last night. As we’ve enjoyed this time away, I’ve been thinking about what it means to take care of each other on a vacation, and I wanted to share a few thoughts with you....
The Cost of Speaking Your Mind:
Why Writers Struggle to Be Authentic
There are things I want to write that I don’t know if I can afford to say. I don’t mean I haven’t found the right words. Finding words is what I do. I am referring to the possible consequences of putting them where other people can read them, and those consequences...
How to Accomplish Your Dreams:
5 Ways to Move Forward
I’m feeling quite accomplished right now. Just moments ago, I finished writing my next book, The Stress She Carries: A Trauma-Informed, Bible-Based Guide to Regulation, Boundaries, and Peace, which will be released next fall by Leafwood Publishers, an imprint of...
When Women Are Hurt, It’s My Lane
I’m an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God, an AG pastor, and a district women’s ministries director in the Assemblies of God. Caring about what happens to women is part of my calling and my responsibility. Championing and encouraging women is my priority. So...
How to Be a Great Guest in Someone’s Home:
Etiquette That Makes You Welcome Back
Last week I wrote about how to be a great host. Now it’s time to talk about the other side of the invitation. Larry and I have hosted everything from small dinners to large gatherings of people in our home. We enjoy it, and after hundreds of gatherings, (maybe even...
How to Be a Great Hostess:
Making People Feel Welcome in Your Home
Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. People sometimes see photos on social media of gatherings at our home and...
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.
