Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
About every three years at work I get a new laptop computer. I just got a new one yesterday. For a computer guy, there is almost nothing sweeter than a shiny new PC. It's a blank slate with all kinds of possibilities yet to be discovered. The process of switching from one computer to another …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #178: Give Yourself a Midyear New Year’s
I have a dog that is a Border Collie and Labrador mix. The official name of the breed is Borador. At two years old and 45 pounds, Callie is extremely quick and agile. She loves running at full speed to catch the Frisbee when I throw it as far as I can. She can stop …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #157: There Is No Speed Limit On Change
Today is the first day in over 33 years I went without wearing my wedding ring. No, nothing is wrong between Linda and me. Something wacko happened to the ring finger on my left hand Sunday night that made it hurt considerably all day Monday and swell to the point where I could not get …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #143: Some Things Become Part Of You Over Time
When was the last time you gave up something you really loved - either some material possession or some activity or perhaps even a relationship - in order to benefit others? Do you have to dig very far back in your memory bank to think of something? Without going into details, I'll share with you …
As a native Kentuckian, it is a proud moment whenever I hear the song My Old Kentucky Home. Whether played after University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball games or prior to the Kentucky Derby or elsewhere, it is a time to sing and be proud of my heritage. You can imagine my surprise when the choir …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #122: Sing Important Historical Songs As They Were Written
