by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 29, 2024 | Pentecostal, Prayer, Uncategorized
The benefits of praying in the Spirit (in tongues) are many. I pray in the Spirit daily and it’s not because I’m super spiritual, it’s because I am weak without the power of the Spirit and can’t survive without this advantage in my life. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 21, 2024 | Spiritual Growth, Christian Living
A few years ago, my therapist told me, “Stop doing anything you can’t be happy about.” I thought, Really? Are you serious? Who is happy clappy about everything? I hate cleaning the bathroom. But I do it. I detest cleaning out the refrigerator every...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
I read a quote a few weeks ago by E.Stanley Jones that said, “If you don’t surrender to God, don’t think you don’t surrender. Everybody surrenders to something.” It’s true that we always surrender. And unless it’s to the Lord,...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
My friend Judi and I were having a deep conversation one day about redemption and the importance of partnering with God to allow Him to redeem even the most painful circumstances in our lives. Judi said something I had never thought of before, and it immediately...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 31, 2024 | Anxiety, Burnout, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management, Time Management
My husband Larry bounded into my office at work, carrying my suitcase. “You’re all packed!” he said with a smile. “Grab your purse and let’s go!” “Where are we going?” I asked, bewildered that he was at my workplace in...
