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Welcome to Josh Rod Writes!
Thanks for stopping by! I am a dad. An imperfect dad trying to find a way to raise my 13 kids (yes, 13) into responsible God honoring adults. That isn't easy in today's culture...or any culture, I suppose. To learn more about me head over to the About Josh page. Go...
Freedom
Two hundred forty-five years ago a small group of patriots declared a baker’s dozen of fledgling colonies independent of the lone world superpower. The thirteen colonies against the largest military in the world. A seemingly impossible venture. Nonetheless, the...
And the “Worst Dad of the Year” is…
The Worst Dad of the Year I stood there with the other dads. There weren't many of us. Six. Maybe 8. All lined up like a row of sweaty Kindergartners after a rip roaring recess on the playground. Though we hadn't been playing freeze tag or foursquare or jump rope. We...
Living in His Strength
Another Devotional for Dads Galatians 2:20 - 2 Corinthians 12:9 ----------- We all have those days right? Or is it just me? Those times when we go full on “Shotgun Daddy” mode. Blasting words around toward anyone in shouting distance that may not have done what they...
Princess Puffy Eyes
Special thanks to Fred Zielonko, Dave Powell, and Jennifer Powell from Family Vision Media. familyvisionmedia.org Princess Puffy Eyes, written by Josh Rodriguez, was inspired by the birth of the sixth child of Josh and Victoria Rodriguez. Joanna was born with the...
Jared’s Story…Part 4
---Incompatible with life... ---If you haven't yet, sneak over and read Part One and Part Two and Part Three first. You gotta start at the beginning. It has been such a long time since the last post about Jared, it is probably a good idea to get a refresher anyhow....
Happy Mother’s Day
So, Mom…did you wake up this morning and think: “Another Mother’s Day to live in the shadow of that Amazing Wonder Woman of Proverbs 31.” That Lady sure set the bar pretty high, didn’t she? Up before the sun, toiling for her fam. Tailoring and weaving the softest...
He is Risen…Indeed!
Happy Easter! I whipped up these three quick monologues for my church's Easter production this year. Thought I would share with you all. We serve a risen Savior! Hope you celebrate Him this Easter....
“I was the Lion…”
We love great stories. We love audio drama. Not familiar with audio dramas? I'm not surprised. Not many people are. Audio Dramas have been described in many different ways. Movies for the ears is probably one of the best descriptions. Check these guys out for more...