tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.comments2023-10-25T05:38:29.800-04:00Deanna Doss ShrodesDr. Deanna DossShrodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comBlogger3748125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-70265879507486126372017-12-27T14:44:31.710-05:002017-12-27T14:44:31.710-05:00Such a powerful word! I deeply appreciate you tho...Such a powerful word! I deeply appreciate you thoughts and will look into those 2 books. I have heard some of B. Brown's teachings already. <br /><br />I also have asked the Lord for a word for the year for a few years now. Last year was "training." At first I wasn't excited about that! LOL! But the Lord showed me multiple ways that I gave and received training through the year and am stronger for it! This year He dropped a word with a kiss on my forehead... "blossom." I'm excited for what is to come!DiscoveringJoy.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539256712978072862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-80025574336798657662017-10-11T09:14:59.247-04:002017-10-11T09:14:59.247-04:00Great message Deanna. Yes I hear a lot of the shou...Great message Deanna. Yes I hear a lot of the should messages all the time, and you are right it does not bring about life but leaves me feeling like I could never be enough. Hearing about how good, big and more than enough Jesus is for me in my life empowers me to go deeper. The Bible says the letter kills but the spirit gives life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761368148182049718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-89477827554612612602017-10-10T20:07:48.253-04:002017-10-10T20:07:48.253-04:00You're welcome, Brenda! I appreciate you and y...You're welcome, Brenda! I appreciate you and your kind words! I am looking forward to seeing you soon! <3 Dr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-13451886205141384272017-10-10T13:01:17.318-04:002017-10-10T13:01:17.318-04:00Thank you for this Blog - because I've been th...Thank you for this Blog - because I've been that person suffocating and I've also been that "shouldy" person. I too need to practice and perfect the art of studying God's word so that I can point others to the "Who" that I've devoted my whole life to. God Bless You!Brenda Pickerallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528341306324221604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-53158412286115935342017-01-08T19:58:50.654-05:002017-01-08T19:58:50.654-05:00Thank you so much, Vicki! This means so very much!...Thank you so much, Vicki! This means so very much! Love you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09112387013760887281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-39518350142644076532017-01-04T11:30:49.513-05:002017-01-04T11:30:49.513-05:00Love you, Deanna.
God, the author of all, has wri...Love you, Deanna. <br />God, the author of all, has written this book you're searching for. He has hidden these pages in your heart. Sit, be still, and write those words down. Read them back to yourself, and watch God's healing begin. As you write, and then as you read, you may find the fear of loss being replaced by the courage to share, or you may hear God say, "Daughter, at this time, this is just for you."<br />Deanna, You are such an encouragement to others. May you be encouraged and lifted up by others over this struggle. I pray blessings over you.<br />VickiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189464617556842548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-43666341669550239642016-10-25T22:07:32.231-04:002016-10-25T22:07:32.231-04:00Thank you��Thank you��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893262390615370851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-85869151316560279242016-06-27T23:43:11.165-04:002016-06-27T23:43:11.165-04:00Amen!!! Thanks! Soooo true!! I have a couple of th...Amen!!! Thanks! Soooo true!! I have a couple of those ladies!! 28 years of praying!!! Hugzz!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462395802356147583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-75919850644724654112016-05-30T13:13:17.741-04:002016-05-30T13:13:17.741-04:00Amen!! Amen!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462395802356147583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-19476921095628529022016-05-30T13:10:38.678-04:002016-05-30T13:10:38.678-04:00Amen!! Amen!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462395802356147583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-53450680264618067482012-04-23T22:44:19.993-04:002012-04-23T22:44:19.993-04:00Loved this blog! It resonates with my upbringing ...Loved this blog! It resonates with my upbringing as well as how we are raising our children. My sisters and I turned out pretty good, and I attribute it to the values you presented. Thanks loads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-67703808900912571482012-04-17T13:52:22.771-04:002012-04-17T13:52:22.771-04:00Hugs are definitely needed! Gosh I know there are...Hugs are definitely needed! Gosh I know there are many times I need a hug from my Mommy and Daddy too! Raising an autistic son has been a challenge in that aspect. When he was a baby all he wanted to do was snuggle and be as close as he could be to me. When everything started changing it was the first thing I noticed! He did not want to be touched. It didn't stop his momma, I knew he needed to be held tight and hugged often. When we got the diagnosis at age 5 1/2 everything made sense and his therapist said because I did hold him, hugged him and even rocked him to sleep many times against his will that it kept him in "our world" and not his own. I am thankful I did what I knew he needed and not what he was wanted. Had I done what he wanted he might not be as social as he is today! Tomorrow he turns 10 and the first thing he will get is a great big Birthday hug! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200671287941609083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-50786513848188082582012-04-17T13:00:30.830-04:002012-04-17T13:00:30.830-04:00so true- God has blessed me with a son who is affe...so true- God has blessed me with a son who is affectionate even though he was not giving that when he was born- much of the time those that are foster care often miss out on the affection of a parent- so glad God allowed my son to be affectionate even with his early circumstancesMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278187425858946212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-87980138860991231052012-04-16T09:14:13.195-04:002012-04-16T09:14:13.195-04:00This is so life changing. Thank you so much for s...This is so life changing. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. Love you so much!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885508661712971616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-71647151938559787782012-04-15T06:15:48.021-04:002012-04-15T06:15:48.021-04:00Can you elaborate more on this subject, me and my ...Can you elaborate more on this subject, me and my wife are really struggling in this area and could use some wisdom please. God BlessPjoshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454934443682687686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-25586830348337339002012-04-12T15:58:18.632-04:002012-04-12T15:58:18.632-04:00Doug, you have gotten me out of so many "fixe...Doug, you have gotten me out of so many "fixes" I've been in and helped us so much -- we could never repay. The gratitude is mutual. Love you guysDr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-61353878711393696812012-04-12T14:58:18.882-04:002012-04-12T14:58:18.882-04:00I'll Second that one PD YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...I'll Second that one PD YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Awesome...Awesome>>>did I say Awesome? <br />Thanks for the Blog today. Really need it :) You and Pastor are such a rich blessing to us in ways we could never repay!Douglasricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011636133131711252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-65925544852497077022012-04-11T13:51:11.475-04:002012-04-11T13:51:11.475-04:00It's a joy to me that you read, my friend. I k...It's a joy to me that you read, my friend. I know that if I get anything psychologically off, you can reel me back in...lol. I love you, lady!Dr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-81811804307516942832012-04-11T11:42:29.689-04:002012-04-11T11:42:29.689-04:00Great post Deanna!!! Got me thinking!!! Always a j...Great post Deanna!!! Got me thinking!!! Always a joy to read it with my cup of coffee in the mornings.Jessica Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096678910414525830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-71832544350262607802012-04-09T15:46:18.360-04:002012-04-09T15:46:18.360-04:00Theresa,
Thank you for taking time to share your f...Theresa,<br />Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. <br /><br />I've learned so much this past month through using these "four steps" and they sure are bringing a lot of clarity to areas of my life where I need to change.<br /><br />I'm glad to be your friend in facebook and in real "in person" life as well. <br /><br />Love youDr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-38499859360159583402012-04-09T12:21:26.496-04:002012-04-09T12:21:26.496-04:00Deanna,
Thank you so very much for this blog and ...Deanna,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for this blog and for befriending me on FB. I can so use this information in more areas than I care to admit! I praise God for his loving mercy towards me, especially.<br /><br />Theresa PaigeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-79092540478480268032012-04-05T10:53:13.570-04:002012-04-05T10:53:13.570-04:00Grace, I'm not referring to God. I should have...Grace, I'm not referring to God. I should have made that clear in the post. <br /><br />What the quote refers to are leaders who wonder why some don't want to follow, or work as hard. They don't have interest in doing something they have no ownership of. <br /><br />The cause must be most important, and a little appreciation thrown in the workers' direction goes a long way.Dr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-91438782278633838442012-04-05T01:06:14.043-04:002012-04-05T01:06:14.043-04:00If that one person in God, it is usually easy to r...If that one person in God, it is usually easy to rally the troops that are behind, following, and supportive of the One.<br /><br />But if the one is a human, the followers tend to want some credit to be given to them for their efforts. I recently had my work and ideas passed along and another received all the credit. It did not set well with me, knowing that I did the work and the other person (my leader) literally did nothing. I would have just loved a verbal pat on the back, but nothing. It is difficult to get behind a leader who does not work as hard as the followers. <br /><br />IMHO, the cause must be the most important. The leader must show the followers that the cause is worth the work and the struggle. When she/he does that, the troops will follow anywhere and do anything to meet the goal.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181357500122181912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-13637655937979015162012-04-03T08:49:51.027-04:002012-04-03T08:49:51.027-04:00Couldn't help but agree completely with you Pa...Couldn't help but agree completely with you Pastor. Being parents of a daughter who has an illness that needs constant care; my wife and I are constantly faced with this challenge. Some may think that because it is the younger child that has the illness that it's easier for the older to cope. That would be very wrong. In fact, there are many times that I have to be reminded that no matter how old our children get, they will feel left out. Aren't we that way as children of God sometimes? Wanting the Lords approval, his conformation , his undivided attention? And God can do that for us all, where I cannot. (at least not at the same time like the Lord ). I am finding myself always "busy" with life. But recently God has been graciously showing me how important the little moments are. It doesn't always have to be Daddy dates or family outings to make the difference. Compliments, hugs, encouragement, etc. And as I am learning the most now... Always keep your promises, or don't make them. Thank you for this Blog:) Hits home big time!Douglasricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011636133131711252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34244281.post-33261506086609375112012-04-01T23:44:13.977-04:002012-04-01T23:44:13.977-04:00Realizing there is an issue is so important, Conni...Realizing there is an issue is so important, Connie Jo. I think the fact that you even recognize it is SO key. In my experience, many parents who have this issue in their home don't even recognize it. The child (whether underage or adult) feels like they are the only one who sees it and quite frankly a lot of the time they are! <br /><br />That you make an effort to remember his needs is important and I'm sure he sees that being that he's an adult with a certain level of maturity. Just speaking the words, "we are proud of you son," goes so far. It's not even so much "doing" things for him as recognizing him for a life well lived. Can I just encourage you that what you take a moment to SAY to him will mean more than anything! Just hearing: "Son, we are proud of you for a life well lived..." = PRICELESS. <br /><br />Love youDr. Deanna DossShrodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651422170585497480noreply@blogger.com