by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 6, 2024 | Authenticity, Ministry, Reflection, Theology, Uncategorized
I wrote a book many years ago that is now out of print. I am so thankful it’s out of print because I don’t believe at least 25% of it anymore. I have lived, studied, and grown, and therefore some of the things I believe have changed since that time. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 2, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry, Uncategorized, Women
Sometimes we get discouraged about our environment or our circumstances and we can begin to feel hopeless or trapped. And the truth is, we are less trapped or stuck than we think we are. In fact, rarely are we truly trapped, we just don’t want to change or move....
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 26, 2023 | Stress, Stress Management, Uncategorized, Women
One of my goals in 2024 is to be more like my friend, Cindy Georg. Not to copy her or be “just like her.” I’m a big fan of being wholeheartedly oneself. But I’m also about learning from the example of others in an effort to grow. Cindy is a...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
I don’t know what I thought 2023 was going to be, but I didn’t think it would be this. Earlier this week I was telling Judi (my assistant) that I had honestly expected this year to be easier. I don’t know why, I just did. Maybe it’s because I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 28, 2023 | Relationships, Stress, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Like many people of my generation, I was raised in an Authoritarian household. I do not share this to bash anyone. I realize that for many of our parents, this was all they knew. Some may have chosen this style of parenting even if presented with other logical and...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 27, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Stress, Uncategorized
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...
