by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 4, 2026 | Marriage, Relationships
Recently Larry and I had the opportunity to share at a marriage conference and with the couples at our church about the 15 rules we live by in our marriage. These didn’t come from a book or a single conversation. They were shaped over years of walking through life...
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 | Sep 17, 2025 | Marriage, Family, Ministry, Relationships
Every marriage faces challenges. Some are obvious, like financial stress or health struggles, but others slip in quietly, almost unnoticed, until you realize intimacy has been chipped away bit by bit. The good news is, once we can name these enemies, we can fight them...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, Family, Marriage, Relationships
I’ve been away in Colombia on a missions trip for ten days now, and I’m coming home today! [Insert cartwheel here!] I will be so happy to walk back in the doors of our home and even happier to see my husband at the airport. Being reunited after time apart...
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...
