by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 21, 2024 | Spiritual Growth, Christian Living
A few years ago, my therapist told me, “Stop doing anything you can’t be happy about.” I thought, Really? Are you serious? Who is happy clappy about everything? I hate cleaning the bathroom. But I do it. I detest cleaning out the refrigerator every...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 18, 2024 | Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Disciplines
God has been calling me to a place of depending on Him rather than some of the things and people I depend on so much. I’m not saying God has called me to be totally independent of others, or resistant to receiving help. I know as human beings we are wired for...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 12, 2024 | Spiritual Disciplines, Soul Care, Spiritual Growth
For all of my teen and adult life, I have heard many Christians around me speak of the need to be fed. And truthfully, I’ve never understood it. I am always spiritually full, unless I decide for some reason to not feed myself that day. I do not wait for anyone...