Why Great Leaders Don’t
Try to Know Everything
When Larry and I were newly married and still in college, he had a baseball championship game. I was running late, so as I hurried up the hill toward the field, a group of friends came sprinting down, waving their arms like the place was on fire. “DEANNA! GET UP HERE...
10 Books I’m Thankful For
(and Why They Changed My Life)
As we enter this season of gratitude, I’ve been reflecting on the voices that have shaped me this year...not just the people I love, but the words that have strengthened my soul, sharpened my leadership, and steadied my heart. Some books are enjoyable, but others...
The Spiritual Maturity Test
Most of Us Overlook
This morning, coffee in hand and yes...scrolling from the bathtub (don’t judge)...I saw friends’ cruise photos. Caribbean blue, wind-tossed hair, big happy grins… the kind of shots that make you want to start packing. And I’ll confess: when I get home from a trip, I...
What the Titus 2 Model Looks Like Today
At a recent conference, I joined a panel on mentoring. The conversation was rich, and the questions were worth keeping—so I’m sharing my full Q&A here with the questions that were specifically directed toward me. Titus 2:3-4 says: "Likewise, teach the older women...
The Power of Self-Leadership:
Why Great Leaders Spend Half Their Time Leading Themselves
This is a busy week for me. Every week is busy, but this one is extra because I’m preparing for vacation, which means double the prep if I truly want to unplug. Even so, I had a very early doctor’s appointment today to establish care with a new physician. My former...
When Your Pastor Is the Family in Need:
Why Churches Must Care for Their Leaders
I want to start by saying this: I’m not writing this because I personally need more income.Larry and I are very well cared for, and we’re grateful. But there was a time when that wasn’t the case. And I know this post will only be truly understood when written by...
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.
