Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
We've all heard the Edmund Burke quote (or a close variation of it) that "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." It's a reminder that we cannot stand on the sidelines and watch evil, immoral actions take place while we remain silent, or else we are complicit …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #308: Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
There is much satisfaction that comes from trying your best at something and succeeding. There is even satisfaction that comes from trying your best at something even though the end result may not be what you want. In both circumstances, there is a point at which the effort is over, no more work can be …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #307: At Some Point, You’ve Done All You Can
I'm amazed at my dog's loyalty to me. As a rule, she really only wants to be wherever I am. When I feed her in the morning, I stay in the room where her dish is because she'll follow me out of the room rather than eat if I go elsewhere in the house. If …
While listening to songs on my phone today, there were some that I just had to stop and focus on completely, sometimes with eyes closed. Music has a way of taking you someplace else in an instant. One minute you may be typing away at a keyboard with a lot of things on your mind …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #305: Music Resonates With the Soul
For a large chunk of the past 48 hours I have been immersed in the fun that comes with upgrading to a new phone - updating contacts, downloading apps, setting up things the way I want them to be, getting rid of junk that comes on the phone that I don't want, organizing the interface …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #304: Technology Upgrades Can Bring Positive Change
