by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 18, 2026 | Books, Goals, Growth, Ministry, Motivation, Reflection, Resilience, Tenacity, Writing
This is one of my favorite places along my walks in Richmond, Virginia. Most people in my life have never walked this path with me, yet it has become one of the most sacred and significant places in my journey. I have walked here carrying questions, memories, prayers,...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 17, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry, Perseverance, Tenacity
I was talking with my former assistant and close friend, Erika. In the middle of our conversation, she asked me a question that made me pause: “What is it within you that creates that tenacity you have? What drives that?” I didn’t have a polished answer ready. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 5, 2026 | Midlife, Perseverance, Resilience, Tenacity
I’ve wanted to give up on important things in life and leadership more times than I can count. And by the way, it’s not wrong to want to give up. It’s normal. For clarity, when I talk about giving up in this post, I’m not simply referring to stepping down from a...
