by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 4, 2026 | Christian Living, Hospitality, Leadership, Ministry
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...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 1, 2026 | Abuse, Christian Living, Church, Marriage, Mental Health, Ministry, Sex, Theology, Women
Earlier this week, my husband and I watched the Netflix documentary Death of a Pastor’s Wife, which chronicles the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of pastor’s wife Mica Miller and the allegations of abuse involving her pastor-husband, J.P. Miller. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 1, 2026 | Christian Living, Leadership, Ministry, Prayer
There are seasons in leadership when you don’t need more advice. You need reassurance. Because you’re doing what you know to do. You’re showing up. You’re praying. You’re leading. You’re making the best decisions you can with the information you have. And still…...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 18, 2026 | Anxiety, Christian Living, Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Stress
There are seasons in life when everything feels clear. Doors open. Direction feels certain.Energy is strong.Faith feels uncomplicated.Good surprises are happening. Dang, I love living life like that. When I sense I’m in a season like that, part of me wants time to...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 11, 2026 | Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry
When two leaders live under one roof, it can be powerful. It’s also complex. After 38 years, Larry and I have a little experience in this. This is not our first rodeo. Both of us carry significant responsibility. We each have strong convictions, instincts, and...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jan 23, 2026 | Christian Living, Leadership, Spiritual Growth, Surrender
I know that sentence can sound heavy, but I actually find it freeing. We are never at the end, until we are. Maybe you’re reading this today and you are discouraged. For whatever reason, you you feel you’ve come to the end of something. Maybe it’s...
