Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
"Am I in Louisville?" That was the surprising question I was asked tonight by some random guy driving by in a pickup truck while I was out walking my dog. He stopped near me, called me over and asked the question. "Yes," I answered. Then he asked me how to get to the Greyhound bus …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #217: To Reach Your Destination, Know Your Starting Point
When was the last time you read a book? Some people always seem to have one or more in some stage of completion. Some read hundreds of pages a day like my amazing cousin Debra. Others go months or years without reading any book cover to cover. The danger is greater now with the busyness …
It is with amazement and dismay that I watch many in our culture attempt to redefine common terms to suit themselves. Two words now frequently abused are "hate" and "tolerance." It sickens me to see people label any idea that disagrees with their opinion as "hate speech." They either are unable to intelligently distinguish a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #215: Do Not Redefine Language To Suit Yourself
My last post was about using your talents and, for me, getting back in the saddle again. I talked about starting a new class at my church on August 5 after taking a few years off from teaching. Today the room was prepared. New supplies were purchased. Much cleaning was done. Preparation for the lesson …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #214: Do Your Best Regardless of How Many Will Know
When I was in high school, someone at my church asked me to start teaching a Sunday School class for boys who were in junior high school. I did so, had a great time, and thus embarked on a practice that - except for very few years - has been a staple in my life …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #213: Put Your Talents To Work
