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 | Jun 26, 2024 | Sabbath, Soul Care
“Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” ~ Barbara De Angelis I didn’t have my first real vacation as an adult until my teen sons and daughter were almost grown. We always...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 13, 2024 | Business, Leadership, Sabbath, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management, Time Management, Women
Everyone gets overwhelmed at times. I’m no stranger to it and sometimes I’ve handled it well and other times I’ve failed and the overwhelm has become even worse. Recently, I was overwhelmed as several huge deadlines converged at once. At the...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 6, 2023 | Caregiving, Sabbath, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management, Time Management, Women
Are you a giver? Me too. Being a giver, and living the generous life, is the best! I believe life has no meaning without it. I’m the type of person who often picks up other people’s check at a restaurant. I’m the type of person who makes and keeps...
