Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
A little over two years ago, I decided to periodically write hand-written letters to my sons to capture some memories, personal father-son thoughts and other things important for me to say to them. I wanted to take the time to write them out by hand and personally deliver or mail them because I wanted the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #363: Write Letters To Your Loved Ones
As I read many goals others are setting for 2013, I am struck by the number of them that relate to people loving themselves more, putting themselves first, focusing on "me" time, etc. I have very mixed emotions about such goals. On the one hand, I can certainly see the importance of taking care of …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #362: Put Others First in 2013
The lesson below is a guest post from my friend, Carla Puckett. She also wrote lesson #336: Plan and Prepare, But Don't Forget the Present. Be sure to check out Carla’s blog at That’s What I’m Thinking. I was travelling early Friday morning at about 4:30, and turned to a local AM radio channel in hopes …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #361: Sometimes Good Isn’t Good Enough
I spent many hours the past few days writing down a summary of my core Christian beliefs. Why? To put it in writing to give to my sons this Christmas in a letter I periodically write to them; As a good exercise in clarifying and articulating what I believe; To take a public stand about …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #360: Know What You Believe
I have extremely good memories of Christmas from my childhood. Forever locked in my mind's eye are spending time at each set of grandparents' house, exchanging gifts with the extended family, listening to my Aunt Nonie read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, seeing the Chrismon tree at the front of the church, and the Christmas …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #359: Start Your Own Traditions
