Has there been a single major newscast in the past week that did not talk about the current Paula Deen controversy? Not that I can recall. For those of you living under a rock, she has been in the news for revealing in a deposition that she used a racial slur - the so-called "N-word" …
Author: Jeff Ross
Author of "Next Step Devotions"; semi-retired after a career in Christian ministry and secular information technology; available for teaching and public speaking; lives in Winchester, KY
Keeping the Plates Spinning
When I was younger, it was common to see acts on TV variety shows where entertainers would keep multiple plates spinning on poles. At some point, plates would start to wobble and the person would have to rush to get them spinning safely again before they fell. There was a bit of drama at that …
Social Media Saved Me $10,000 This Week
Ask me what the ROI of social media is for me personally, and I'll tell you that it was $10,000 for me this week. Why? Because of what happened related to the 150-year-old, 14.5 foot circumference tree in our back yard, shown here with my son, Jason, giving it one last hug before we have …
How Much Self-Promotion Is Too Much?
I remember a former pastor from 30 years ago smiling while giving the following advice: "He who tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted." This friend was anything but self-promoting. He was a humble, gentle leader I greatly admired and from whom I learned much. I'm not even sure of the …
The Emotions of Father’s Day
As Father's Day draws to a close, I can't tell you how many times today I have gotten a little teary-eyed when my thoughts wandered where they were inclined to wander on this holiday. I know I'm getting more emotional the older I get, probably because I understand more about what is important. I also …
