I changed my mind today on something. I recently agreed to start teaching a new class for a small group at my church beginning July 1. I met with one of our pastors, talked about how to proceed, and agreed on a fairly short-term plan for getting ready and announcing the decision to others. I …
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 #166: It’s Nice Getting Your Running Legs Back
I took up running when I was in my mid-40s. As a volunteer college minister at my church at the time, I was around college students daily. Their energy and interest in running helped influence me to get started. A few of us began training together regularly and taking part in various races around Louisville …
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Leap Year Lesson #165: Keep Simple Processes Simple
I am regularly reminded of how easy it is for large corporations to turn simple processes into complex ones. Today was a frustrating example of that as a wrench was thrown into what had been a simple, straightforward process for the last two years. With too little notice to carry out a task already planned, …
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Leap Year Lesson #164: Self-Pity Is Such a Waste of Time
"Pity, party of one, your table is ready." Every now and then I need someone to quote that back to me. In fact, today would have been a good day for that. What's going on when we wallow is self-pity? Probably an unhealthy focus on ourselves. That doesn't mean that we should never have thoughts …
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Leap Year Lesson #163: You Must Start At The Beginning
Last evening my wife and I attended a concert that was the culmination of a musical string camp nearby. One of our friends had a key role in leading some of the groups, so we thought it would be fun to attend. It was amazing seeing very young children just learning to play violins that …
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