Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Do you know someone who seems to enjoy arguing? Perhaps it's a coworker. Maybe it's a friend, acquaintance or neighbor. Or it might be a family member, although I hope it isn't one that lives under the same roof as you. What is your reaction to someone who only seems "happy" when he/she is verbally …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #234: You Don’t Have To Win Every Argument
When I began this year of blogging about daily lessons learned, I wrote that my daily framework centered around three words - ground, stretch and reflect. After making sure each day is grounded in strengthening that which is at my core, and after stretching to do more than others expect of me throughout the day, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #233: Some Days Don’t Have Learning Moments
I chatted on Facebook last night with Doug - a good friend from high school - about some old memories. Doug has an amazing memory, recalling far more details about past events than I do. He impressed me last summer at our reunion with his recollections as well. Doug shared several memories last night that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #232: Friendship Is a Big Thing That Is Made Up of Little Things
Most things about today were fairly normal. I went to work, interacted with a number of people, got a lot of things done, felt good about what was accomplished and came home. Today was also the day my wife was caring for our granddaughter, so it was a nice bonus to a good day to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #231: Take Pictures With Your Heart
Some sequences of events are impossible to explain. You have to sit back, smile, and enjoy the ride. That happened today in the most unlikely of ways. Part 1: Linda and I had plans to go mattress shopping to replace our 32-year-old mattress that we bought one year into our marriage. (Yes, you read that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #230: Seeming Coincidences May Not Be Coincidental
