by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 8, 2025 | Marriage, Family, Ministry
I’ve been married 37 years now, going on 38 in June. I’ve never been married before that, so this actually is my first rodeo, but I’ve been doing it for a looooooong time. And I can tell you 3 things Larry and I do for each other that changes...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 12, 2025 | Relationships, Business, Family, Ministry
I once had a friend I will call Rita who was friends with a woman I will call Annette. The reason I have changed their names will soon become clear. I was not friends with Annette. Although I had nothing against Annette when I first met her, she instantly disliked me...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 20, 2024 | Family, Leadership, Ministry
Trusting people is a challenge for me, as it is for many people. Yet I remain committed to trusting, because I know you can’t get anything done as a leader without it. I’m openly admitting it — I trust because I want to produce and achieve and I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 5, 2024 | Family, Conflict, Friendships, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships
We need to have conversations with the people we’re supposed to have conversations with. This didn’t come out of my head — I wish it did. It’s brilliant. But I have to give credit to T.D. Jakes. I heard him say it in an interview, and it...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 5, 2024 | Family, Grief, Loss, Ministry, Recovery, Trauma
Last Thursday was a day I will never forget, one that I prayed to God none of my kids would ever have to face. On that day, my oldest son Dustin and his wife Taylor found themselves facing the most significant loss of their lives. During the anatomy ultrasound to...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 14, 2024 | Family, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry, Relationships
I’ve been married a super long time. Thirty-seven years to be exact. I know, I know… we don’t look as if we could have been married this long. (LOL!) Truth-be-told we did get married very young. Larry was still a teenager! I know, it seems crazy. But...
