Today is my birthday. Since coming into the world in Lexington, Kentucky on January 28, 1957, I have been blessed in many ways these past 56 years, from a wonderful family to great education, work that I love, creature comforts, friends, opportunities, travel, families of faith, chances to make a difference in the lives of …
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
Are You Doing What You Love To Do?
I had a recruiter from a hiring agency call me today and ask if I might be interested in a job they were filling for another company. When he introduced himself and asked if I might be open to something else, my response was "Probably not, but I'll listen to what you have to say." …
Life Matters
Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the U. S. Supreme Court's legalization of abortion on demand. Since that fateful day, over 55 million unborn children have had their lives snuffed out prematurely - 55 million! That is nine times the number of Jews murdered during the Holocaust in World War II. We rightly despise what …
When Does Busy Become Too Busy?
The title of this post really is a question to you, the reader. I want to know what your criteria are for knowing when you cross that line from just being busy to being too busy? When does living an active, fulfilling life morph into having so many commitments and expectations that you begin to …
Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room
How many times have you been in a conversation with others and wanted to bring up some obvious topic, but failed to do so? How many times have you sat in meetings, heard proposals, watched presentations, discussed important matters, or been embarrassed on behalf of someone else, all the while dying to say what is …
