Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Twice in the past two days I have failed to watch big events on TV as planned. The first was Sunday when I took a long afternoon nap instead of watching a big football rivalry game between my Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals. Having recently cut back on our cable subscription and no longer …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #245: You Don’t Have to Do Everything You’d Like to Do
Yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S. - a much needed holiday for me after a very busy August. If you had asked me last week my plans for the day, I would have told you that I would take the time to catch up on the nearly 100 emails that I have yet to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #244: A Holiday Is a Much Needed Change of Pace
While it seems glamorous to go across country for several days and speak at a major conference, the truth is that work just piles up for you back home while you’re gone. The days are long and you only get further behind each day. I am thankful for the great help of others on my …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #240: Sometimes It’s Best to Let Work Wait
Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity
Most of us live very busy lives - a result of combining things we must do with other things we want to do. There are occasional periods where the sum of the two seems to be more than we can sustain for a long period. I've had stretches of weeks and months where working 60+ …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #147: It’s Nice To Catch Your Breath
