Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Our world is complex. Our lives, our relationships, decisions we face, many of our jobs, etc. are brimming with complexity. In the midst of all this complexity, I am drawn to simplicity. When I look at the electronic gadgets and all the technology that makes up such a huge portion of my time at work …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #49: Sometimes Simple is Better
For most of my 8.5 years at my company, I have not had others on my teams who shared the same responsibilities I had. We may have had the same title (as in the case of my first team for six years), but that's where the similarity stopped. On my second team, for example, I …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #48: You Need Someone At Work To Relate To
Several weeks ago I wrote down the simple thought that is today's lesson. I wasn't exactly sure where to go with it, so I let it sit longer than any of my previous posts. Tonight I heard a university's ad that ended with the message "You can always do a little more." So I think …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #47: You Can Do More Than You Think
My day started with an unwanted break in my routine. We were out of soap in the shower and I couldn't find any anywhere. Body wash would have to do this time. That slight change in routine really threw me off more than I anticipated. When I finished my shower, turned off the water and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #46: Routines Are Great, Except When They Aren’t
My wife and I were quite surprised tonight when we went to check out at our favorite restaurant - Qdoba. The cashier looked at us and said, "You'll get one of these entrees free if you kiss each other." We didn't realize they had a Valentine's Day special going for anyone to benefit from a …
