I've been reading through the biblical book of Proverbs recently. It's the kind of book that one can (and should) read over and over again because of the wisdom it contains. In fact, it's one of the few biblical books included in the genre called wisdom literature. Parts of the book are written in a …
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
Leap Year Lesson #363: Write Letters To Your Loved Ones
A little over two years ago, I decided to periodically write hand-written letters to my sons to capture some memories, personal father-son thoughts and other things important for me to say to them. I wanted to take the time to write them out by hand and personally deliver or mail them because I wanted the …
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Leap Year Lesson #362: Put Others First in 2013
As I read many goals others are setting for 2013, I am struck by the number of them that relate to people loving themselves more, putting themselves first, focusing on "me" time, etc. I have very mixed emotions about such goals. On the one hand, I can certainly see the importance of taking care of …
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Leap Year Lesson #361: Sometimes Good Isn’t Good Enough
The lesson below is a guest post from my friend, Carla Puckett. She also wrote lesson #336: Plan and Prepare, But Don't Forget the Present. Be sure to check out Carla’s blog at That’s What I’m Thinking. I was travelling early Friday morning at about 4:30, and turned to a local AM radio channel in hopes …
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Leap Year Lesson #360: Know What You Believe
I spent many hours the past few days writing down a summary of my core Christian beliefs. Why? To put it in writing to give to my sons this Christmas in a letter I periodically write to them; As a good exercise in clarifying and articulating what I believe; To take a public stand about …
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