That Time I Consistently Broke One of the
Ten Commandments
When I was growing up, I mistakenly thought a Sabbath day constituted making sure you went to church on Sunday and honored “The Lord’s Day.” I was completely mistaken about what Sabbath is really all about. I learned about the importance of Sabbath when I began my...
5 Things Leaders Need to Do After a Big Event
Stronger Conference 2023 is now over and what a time it was! It is devoid of hype when I say it was truly next level! At the same time, it took everything out of me. I am trying to be a better leader when it comes to what to do after an event that I lead. For most of...
What to Do When Your Hair Falls Out
(From Stress)
I lost a lot of hair over the past eighteen months. I do not have bald spots, but it has thinned out tremendously, to about half of what I used to have. It began when I was on the last year of my doctorate and particularly during the dissertation phase. When I began...
Theology is Not the Answer for Grief
When Gus first died, I wanted to stay at home all the time. The reason was simple. I didn’t have the emotional bandwidth to be sweet when others said or did annoying things, so I stayed to myself. There are people I encounter who love me very much but aren't the best...
Everything Hidden Will Be Revealed
(It Just Takes Time)
What I am about to share has been difficult to come to terms with this past week. In my heart, I already knew it, but having proof hurts just the same. I have said several times that even though Gus (my bio father) is dead, our story isn’t over. It won’t be until...
When Weak Women Impact You Forever
Every year I choose a word of the year. My word for 2023 is STRONG. I’ve heard it said that some people are strong because they had no choice but to be. I don’t believe that. There is always a choice to be strong or weak, and some people make the wrong choice. Like...
Invite deanna to speak at your event!
Deanna is invited to return and speak at many of the same places time and again because the result has been an overwhelmingly positive experience with lives changed, and people encouraged. She would love to come to your area.