Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
In the midst of tragic events like this week's tornado destruction in Oklahoma, there is always much that tugs at the heart. We ache for the families of those who have lost loved ones. We shake our heads in disbelief at the sight of the destruction, most of us unable to comprehend what it is …
Continue reading Who Is My Neighbor? A Simple Response to the Oklahoma Tornadoes
Today's post comes from what seems to be an unending series of life lessons learned from my dog, Callie. A little background: Callie and I are very tight. It's a safe bet that if I'm home, she is never too many feet away from me. If I go to a different room, she is there …
Continue reading You Can’t Lead Forward By Constantly Looking Back
Just a quick note to let you know I've added a new page to the blog where I'll keep links to the blog's top 10 most viewed posts starting from its inception in 2011. You'll find the link at the top of the page in the menu bar - Top 10 Posts. I'll make sure …
In my first post for the year on January 1, I shared 11 goals divided into the categories of body, mind and spirit. I review my progress here monthly to help hold me accountable. I have some good news and some bad news on my goals for 2013 to date. The good news is that I'm well …
Note: I wrote the following on March 15 after a visit with a friend in the hospital, thinking that it would be the last time I saw him this side of heaven. He defied the odds and remained with us for nearly two more months, allowing me the opportunity to visit him again. Still, I …
