Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Wednesday is frequently referred to as hump day because it gets you over the hump in the work week. Instead of work today, though, I decided to take the day (mostly) off to rest and do as I pleased. After taking care of the dog early, I went back to bed for much of the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #303: A Mid-Week Day of Rest May Hit the Spot
We're getting close to that time of the year when changes in weather, colds and flu take their toll on the health of many people. Rarely do I get sick, so I easily take notice when the throat starts tickling or there are signs of being less than at full health. Yeah, I'm in one …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #302: Don’t Put Others at Risk
Three months ago I agreed to teach a new Bible study class on Sundays with the intended audience being men who are in a recovery program. Some are in between time they have been in jail and when they will be allowed to return home. After a very slow start of nobody attending the first …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #299: Some Things Are Worth Trying Even If They Don’t Succeed
Continuing to reflect on the movie Courageous that I watched Saturday night, I'll share one partial lesson. I intend to write a longer blog post for my son's blog in the weeks ahead on the subject of "What I Would Do Different" as a parent if I had the luxury of a second chance. For …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #301: I Should’ve Taken Them Fishing More Often
While it's been a few years since I've run a race, it is common for me to be inspired by the sight of the finish line and to turn up the speed for that last little stretch knowing that the race is almost over. In the longest races I've run - half marathons - I …
