Uncommon Answers
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When the waiting feels endless and the battle grows fierce, how do you hold on to faith? In Uncommon Answers, Dr. Deanna Shrodes shares powerful stories of miraculous breakthroughs, biblical truth, and practical wisdom to reignite your confidence in the God who still moves mountains.
If you’re weary from unanswered prayers, this book will embolden you to persevere, discern God’s voice, and embrace the life-changing lessons found in the waiting.
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People Who Hijack Meetings
You go to a meeting. The leader welcomes everyone and says, “As we get started, I’d like us to go around the room and have each of you quickly share three things: your name, where you live, and your current role/job title.” When it’s my turn, I say, “I’m Deanna...
How to Manage Your Energy
A few weeks ago, I woke up at 5:30 AM, and the moment I opened my eyes, I had a profound thought that I knew was meant for the book I am writing at this time. I reached for my phone that was on the nightstand and began tapping out what was in my mind. My brain is...
Failure to be Teachable Can Kill You!
We often hear that young people need to be teachable in order to succeed. Actually, ALL people need to be teachable in order to succeed. Successful people never stop learning until they take their last breath. Learning something new every day is as vital to your...
On Trying to Not Cross a Bridge
Before You Come to It….
There's an old saying, "Don't cross the bridge until you come to it," or "You can cross that bridge when you come to it," or variations of that phrase. My mom always said this to me when I was growing up. I've always wanted to cross bridges before I come to them, and...
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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 weeks now, my...
The Power of a Positive Comeback
How do you personally handle feedback? There are a few email newsletters that I send out (both work and personal) and recently I received a snarky letter from a guy (actually a minister) who received my newsletter. I am assuming he didn't really want to be on my...
Stress Stress Go Away…
Don’t Come Back Another Day!
The stress in my life finally caught up with me. I find myself at a point of having to take action on the stress in my life, before it creates damage that can't be undone. Thankfully I'm at the place where I believe it can be turned around. (And my doctor agrees with...
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BIO
Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Dr. Deanna Doss Shrodes is an ordained minister, author, speaker, musician, worship leader, and recording artist who has been featured in various media outlets, including CBS News, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Woman’s World, God TV, and the Huffington Post. She holds a Master's in Ministerial Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University. Currently, she serves as the Women's Ministries Director for the Pen Florida District of the Assemblies of God and is the Director of the Stronger Leadership Network. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. Dr. Shrodes is the sole author of five books and a contributing writer to five others, with her next book, "Uncommon Answers," scheduled for release by Chosen Books in April 2025. She is married to her college sweetheart, Larry, and they have three grown children, four grandchildren and one on the way. Dr. Shrodes is passionate about investing in leaders and helping individuals experience the extraordinary life that God has for them.
Become Your Most Authentic Self
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Are you tired of being who and what others expect you to be, instead of who God created you to be?
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