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5 Ways to Reconnect After Work Travel
I've been away in Colombia on a missions trip for ten days now, and I'm coming home today! [Insert cartwheel here!] I will be so happy to walk back in the doors of our home and even happier to see my husband at the airport. Being reunited after time apart is always...
Who’s Grateful for EVERYTHING?
God is calling us to a deeper kind of gratitude—one that doesn’t depend on our circumstances or whether things go our way, or not. It doesn't hinge on whether our circumstances change. It is quite literally gratitude for every little thing...all the time. Right now...
Are you Panicking or Praying?
Years ago when my children were all still living at home, I decided I wanted to ride my bike to some local places and be able to lock it up when I went inside. So, I purchased a bike lock…this one you see here. My kids thought it was funny that I got one that...
3 Ways to Find Peace
If you are a believer, did you ever find yourself going through something really hard, yet you have supernatural peace that makes no sense? I’ve experienced this numerous times, and I’m grateful to have had the experience from God of being held secure even when...
When EVERYTHING a
Leader Does is Wrong
Have you ever noticed how one moment of hurt or disappointment can change the way you see someone—especially a leader? My husband Larry and I were on staff at several churches in our first years of our ministry before we were lead pastors -- he as a youth pastor and...
How to Achieve Your Dreams
There are facts that I want to share at the outset of this post that will soon become clear as to why. I don't slay absolutely everything I try to do. I make a lot of mistakes. I'm a flawed person. I don't always win. But other facts that are pertinent to the topic...
Prayer: The Greatest
Dating & Marriage Strategy
My husband did not grow up in a Christian home or have an example of a Christian marriage. He was actually the person who led his parents and sister to the Lord after becoming a Christian. So, he learned about relationships and future marriage for the very first time...
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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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