Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
For most of my 8.5 years at my company, I have not had others on my teams who shared the same responsibilities I had. We may have had the same title (as in the case of my first team for six years), but that's where the similarity stopped. On my second team, for example, I …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #48: You Need Someone At Work To Relate To
Several weeks ago I wrote down the simple thought that is today's lesson. I wasn't exactly sure where to go with it, so I let it sit longer than any of my previous posts. Tonight I heard a university's ad that ended with the message "You can always do a little more." So I think …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #47: You Can Do More Than You Think
My day started with an unwanted break in my routine. We were out of soap in the shower and I couldn't find any anywhere. Body wash would have to do this time. That slight change in routine really threw me off more than I anticipated. When I finished my shower, turned off the water and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #46: Routines Are Great, Except When They Aren’t
My wife and I were quite surprised tonight when we went to check out at our favorite restaurant - Qdoba. The cashier looked at us and said, "You'll get one of these entrees free if you kiss each other." We didn't realize they had a Valentine's Day special going for anyone to benefit from a …
Several years ago I told my dad that he was my hero. When I think of him, I think of someone who tells it like he sees it, even if what he says isn't popular or politically correct. I think of someone who would literally expend his last ounce of energy or spend his last …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #44: Choose Your Hero Wisely
