Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
If you watched Nik Wallenda walk his tightrope across Niagara Falls earlier this week, you were probably amazed like me that anyone would be brave or dumb enough to try it, and that anyone would succeed at it. It was an amazing feat. The man is skilled at what he does because he's been doing …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #169: Walking Tightropes Is Tricky
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 …
We've all been there - frustrated from being in the dark about major decisions that impact us until the decision is made. These decisions may be handed down by top management at our companies, other organizations we belong to, or the local, state or federal government. It is a bit degrading to be a stakeholder …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #156: Involve Your People in Decision Making
We normally think of commitment as a good thing. Of course, it depends on the object of one's commitment. If I'm committed to doing harm to others, that's a bad thing. If I'm committed only to what gives me pleasure in the moment with no thought of others or long-term consequences, that's also a bad …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #84: Commitment Is Good, But It Isn’t Enough
For many years I've had a basic rule that I don't make major life decisions when it's dark outside. I know that sounds a bit whacky, but my thought is that at the end of the day I am more likely to be tired, perhaps irritable if something negative comes up unexpectedly, emotional, sleepy, and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #66: Sometimes It’s Best to Sleep On It
