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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 62 min read
Be a Dandelion
Considered a curse in the lawns, gardens, and flower beds of many people, the bright little Dandelion perseveres regardless of its...
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MJ Rodriguez
Jan 242 min read
Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. The question is, are they benefiting us or hurting us? Recently, someone asked me why my kids succeed in...
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MJ Rodriguez
May 31, 20222 min read
How do I add to my life?
2 Peter 1:2-7 Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust: God is above and beyond the corruption of this world. It...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 13, 20222 min read
Inspired by students
Recently I was subbing at a local high school, and some teenage boys were discussing work, jobs, careers, and plans for their futures....
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MJ Rodriguez
May 7, 20214 min read
Many Faces of Motherhood
There are many faces of motherhood. Working moms are those who work every day, missing moments with their little one. The first tooth--...
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MJ Rodriguez
May 7, 20202 min read
What I learned from grass
Don't you just love Bermuda grass? It is a popular grass for lawns and hay. But I detest Bermuda grass in my garden and flowers. It grows...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Are you a supporter?
Everyone needs support. We need to feel we are needed. We need to believe someone cares about us. We need to have confidence that someone...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 23, 20202 min read
Can children just be children?
Sometimes children are made to carry adult responsibilities, but my siblings and I never had to do this. My mom was a saint. Ask anyone...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Positive Attitudes
Don't you just love being around positive people? It seems they radiate light. They can lift your spirits when you feel down and put a...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Just maybe.
Maybe I’ll get it done. Maybe it’ll happen. Maybe my life will come together. It’s kind of like ‘what if’. What if I’d done that, gone...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 2, 20202 min read
Are you listening?
I read a while back that listening is quickly becoming a lost skill. I place an order at a fast-food place, and they get my order wrong....
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 28, 20202 min read
16 ways to dishonor your loved ones
A few years ago I read a book by Gary Smalley called Love is a Decision. One of the best books I’ve ever read. I have made a list of...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 20, 20202 min read
What's your mood?
Those of us who are in relationships with others—which includes the majority of us—must consider the feelings and the needs of those in...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 14, 20202 min read
Where the river goes, it will bring life
There is just something about a body of water that intrigues me. A small creek runs across the property where I was raised, and as a...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 7, 20203 min read
Do hard things.
Sometimes life is hard, and I feel like I need a break. But sometimes life is hard because I refuse to do the hard things I need to do to...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Offenses will come!
Offenses. We have them. Everyone has them. We are all offended by something or someone. If someone says something or does something we...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 22, 20202 min read
Perception: your reality
Your perception is your reality. That’s what I’ve always heard, and I believe it to be true. How important is it, then, that we strive to...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 15, 20204 min read
Is Respect a dying trait?
One thing I was taught as a child was respect. Respect other people. Respect their property. Respect their feelings. Respect their...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 12, 20191 min read
Talent Management
Every person is born with one or more talents. You may not recognize yours, but it’s there. People need to discover and develop their...
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MJ Rodriguez
Feb 10, 20191 min read
10 Points to Time Management
Time management is important for everyone, including writers. We often have to make time to write, and it’s important for us to use the...
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