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Why Limiting Yourself to Friends Who Are Your Age is a Terrible Idea
This is me with my friends Florence (91) and Frances (84). I get so annoyed everytime I hear people say, "I need to find friends my age..." I think to myself, "Welp, you're missing out on life..." Sometimes I tell the person that outright, and try to change their...
Do People in Ministry Have to Hide or Retire to Have Fun?
I wrestled with the title of this post. I thought perhaps the title should be, "Do People in Ministry Have to Hide or Wait to Retire to Be Themselves?" At times the pull to suppress yourself or at least tweak yourself slightly to survive and thrive in the ministry...
Why Can’t My Problems Just Go Away?
(Lessons from Golden Hour)
I am a HUGE fan of “golden hour.” Golden hour is a period right after sunrise, and before sunset, when the light is much softer than when the sun is in the sky. It’s a wonderful time to take photographs. Many photographers refer to this time as “magic hour” although...
3 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Everyone gets overwhelmed at times. I'm no stranger to it and sometimes I've handled it well and other times I've failed and the overwhelm has become even worse. Recently, I was overwhelmed as several huge deadlines converged at once. At the same time, I was...
There’s a Lot I Used to Believe
I wrote a book many years ago that is now out of print. I am so thankful it's out of print because I don't believe at least 25% of it anymore. I have lived, studied, and grown, and therefore some of the things I believe have changed since that time. I disagree with a...
The World Really Is Your Oyster.
Start Acting Like It!
Sometimes we get discouraged about our environment or our circumstances and we can begin to feel hopeless or trapped. And the truth is, we are less trapped or stuck than we think we are. In fact, rarely are we truly trapped, we just don't want to change or move. God...
5 Things to Do When Life Isn’t Cooperating
One of my sayings on a frustrating week that I often say to Larry and to Judi (my friend/assistant) is, "Can't anything just be easy?" Have you ever said that? We've all had those weeks that seem to be filled with small to medium frustrations nipping at our heels. By...
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Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Dr. Deanna Doss Shrodes is an ordained minister, author, speaker, musician, worship leader, and recording artist who has been featured in various media outlets, including CBS News, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Woman’s World, God TV, and the Huffington Post. She holds a Master's in Ministerial Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University. Currently, she serves as the Women's Ministries Director for the Pen Florida District of the Assemblies of God and is the Director of the Stronger Leadership Network. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. Dr. Shrodes is the sole author of five books and a contributing writer to five others, with her next book, "Uncommon Answers," scheduled for release by Chosen Books in April 2025. She is married to her college sweetheart, Larry, and they have three grown children, four grandchildren and one on the way. Dr. Shrodes is passionate about investing in leaders and helping individuals experience the extraordinary life that God has for them.
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