Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Early Tuesday night I fell asleep in my recliner, TV going and lights on. At some point, my wife turned out the lights, turned off the TV, and left me there with the dog. That's fine - it's not the first or last time for that, even though I don't plan on nights sleeping that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #269: Be a Calming Influence in Storms
It was seven years ago today that my family lost my dear nephew, Eric Baetens, in a car accident at the age of 21. This is always a tough week for us with the anniversary of his death on the 18th and his mother's birthday on the 19th - my beloved sister Stephania whom we …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #261: Dig a Little Deeper To Discover Treasure in Others
I chatted on Facebook last night with Doug - a good friend from high school - about some old memories. Doug has an amazing memory, recalling far more details about past events than I do. He impressed me last summer at our reunion with his recollections as well. Doug shared several memories last night that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #232: Friendship Is a Big Thing That Is Made Up of Little Things
We had one of the largest family gatherings at my parents' farm today that we've had in a long while. With four generations present and some just meeting newer family in person for the first time, it was a great day of catching up and spending time with those you have loved all your life …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #228: Cherish Time With Family
Later this afternoon my wife will return from a 7-day mission trip to Vancouver, Washington. Many things have been run-of-the-mill normal while she has been gone. I've gone to work, taken care of the dog, eaten my usual minimal amount of food at home in the evenings, and didn't really change my routine much. A …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #201: We Are Created for Relationship With Others
