by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 18, 2025 | Anxiety, Burnout, Christian Living, Health, Mental Health, Prayer, Reflection, Rest, Sabbath, Soul Care, Spiritual Disciplines, Stress, Stress Management, Uncategorized
On Saturday I was making a long journey home from the Florida Keys to my house in the Tampa Bay area. I had just completed three days of speaking engagements and was weary to the bone. With a seven hour drive ahead of me before I could finally eat dinner and fall into...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 4, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Spiritual Disciplines
“Sabbath is more than the absence of work; it is the presence of something that arises when we consecrate a period of time to listen to what is most deeply beautiful, nourishing, or true.” ~ Wayne Muller Over the past eight years or so, I’ve shared a...
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...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 1, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry, Recovery, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management
I’ve been trying to address stress and burnout in my life, and wrote this post about it two weeks ago. I wish I could say everything is resolved by now but I know this isn’t going to be a quick fix. Despite being on blood pressure medication for a few...