by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 4, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Spiritual Disciplines
“Sabbath is more than the absence of work; it is the presence of something that arises when we consecrate a period of time to listen to what is most deeply beautiful, nourishing, or true.” ~ Wayne Muller Over the past eight years or so, I’ve shared a...
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 | Nov 1, 2024 | Business, Ministry, Relationships
Everyone wants something. I’ve noticed the majority of people don’t realize the tricks to the trade of getting what they want. There are people who, when instructed on what to do to get help, will still insist on doing things their own way. This is one 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 | Jul 31, 2024 | Anxiety, Burnout, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management, Time Management
My husband Larry bounded into my office at work, carrying my suitcase. “You’re all packed!” he said with a smile. “Grab your purse and let’s go!” “Where are we going?” I asked, bewildered that he was at my workplace in...
