by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 5, 2024 | Family, Conflict, Friendships, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships
We need to have conversations with the people we’re supposed to have conversations with. This didn’t come out of my head — I wish it did. It’s brilliant. But I have to give credit to T.D. Jakes. I heard him say it in an interview, and it...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 1, 2024 | Business, Ministry, Relationships
Everyone wants something. I’ve noticed the majority of people don’t realize the tricks to the trade of getting what they want. There are people who, when instructed on what to do to get help, will still insist on doing things their own way. This is one of...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 23, 2024 | Leadership, Influence, Writing
“I’m sick of this Jeannie business, and if I hear of it one more time, you’re in big trouble!!!” This tongue lashing came Mrs. Mulkey, my second-grade-teacher-from-hell. Now, let it be known, I love teachers. Teachers are my heroes. Throughout...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 16, 2024 | Marriage, Mental Health, Ministry, Travel, Uncategorized
This week, despite many obstacles and against all odds, Larry and I headed out west once Hurricane Milton was over. We flew to California to take a long-planned vacation to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan. We were supposed to leave last Wednesday morning to spend...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 9, 2024 | Writing, Authenticity, Transparency
One thing I’ve observed through the process of writing and publishing my story is that a lot of people live in terrible fear of sharing theirs. The reaction that some people have when they read my books, Worthy to Be Found and Restored, is as if I had told them...
