by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 14, 2026 | Emotional Health, Goals, Grief, Growth, Health, Leadership, Loss, Mental Health, Self Care
We are sitting in the second week of July, just past the halfway point of the year. For some people, that’s exciting. For others, it’s discouraging. Maybe you started the year with big goals, clear intentions, and a vision for what you wanted your life to...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 8, 2026 | Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry, Stress
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job and becoming a barista? I have. Not every day. Not even most days. But enough days over all of my working years in the ministry that I’ve learned something important about myself. Before the baristas come for me,...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jan 1, 2026 | Mental Health, Emotional Health, Relationships, Stress
The book The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins has been my most impactful book of 2025. It will be one I will revisit in the future to remind myself of the important truths it contains…ones that are key to my everyday peace. The wisdom of the book has been weighing...
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 | May 21, 2025 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Prayer, Stress, Therapy
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...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | May 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management
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...
