by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 22, 2023 | Family, Loss, Ministry, Recovery, Relationships, Stress, Stress Management
“Cruel people offer pity when they no longer feel threatened. However, kind people offer compassion and understanding regardless.” Shannon L. Alder When my birth father, Gus, passed away in December, I thought to myself, “I just need space to grieve.” Everything had...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 14, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Relationships, Stress, Stress Management
I’m a person of deep feeling, and as delighted as I can get about things, I can also spiral down into an emotional abyss when things aren’t going well. I have realized that I need a personal strategy to overcome life’s disappointments or I just...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 7, 2023 | Relationships, Stress, Trauma
Can you read a post online that you disagree with and refrain from: Melting down emotionally Commenting with something rude, or lacking the fruit of the spirit Talking to your friends about how terrible the post was Reporting their post (online or in real life)...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 31, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Stress, Stress Management
Did you think about quitting this week? It’s common for leaders to think about throwing in the towel. Leadership is not for sissies! I’ve heard it said, “Don’t throw in the towel, wipe the sweat off your face and keep going!” I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 6, 2023 | Grief, Loss, Stress, Stress Management
Since entering my season of grief in December, it has felt like I’m in a fog, specifically brain fog. Creative ideas typically flow out of me like Niagara Falls, gushing forth with everything from blog posts to sermons, to team meeting ideas, to books, to articles, to...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 4, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Stress, Stress Management
When I was growing up, I mistakenly thought a Sabbath day constituted making sure you went to church on Sunday and honored “The Lord’s Day.” I was completely mistaken about what Sabbath is really all about. I learned about the importance of Sabbath when I began my...
