by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 23, 2025 | Marriage, Dating, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships
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...
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 | Apr 2, 2025 | Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry, Transparency, Women
This is going to be a lengthy and transparent post that contains real talk about sexuality. If you are uncomfortable with that, I advise that you exit the post now. I thought it would be good to give fair warning for those who are sensitive to this type of...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 16, 2024 | Marriage, Mental Health, Ministry, Travel, Uncategorized
This week, despite many obstacles and against all odds, Larry and I headed out west once Hurricane Milton was over. We flew to California to take a long-planned vacation to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan. We were supposed to leave last Wednesday morning to spend...
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...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 20, 2023 | Family, Holidays, Marriage, Ministry, Relationships
We learn as much from failures in life as we do from successes. Probably more. So this is not a “my spouse and I do everything perfectly and always have the grandest holidays ever,” post. This is based on real-life experiences in a marriage and home that...
