Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity
I've had a few occasions lately where multiple meetings on a subject are proof that some people are inclined to spend way too much time planning the simplest things. At some point I want to just say "Stop talking about this and do something!" In one case, a colleague and I are locked into one …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #218: Stop Over Planning and Do Something
"Am I in Louisville?" That was the surprising question I was asked tonight by some random guy driving by in a pickup truck while I was out walking my dog. He stopped near me, called me over and asked the question. "Yes," I answered. Then he asked me how to get to the Greyhound bus …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #217: To Reach Your Destination, Know Your Starting Point
When was the last time you read a book? Some people always seem to have one or more in some stage of completion. Some read hundreds of pages a day like my amazing cousin Debra. Others go months or years without reading any book cover to cover. The danger is greater now with the busyness …
It is with amazement and dismay that I watch many in our culture attempt to redefine common terms to suit themselves. Two words now frequently abused are "hate" and "tolerance." It sickens me to see people label any idea that disagrees with their opinion as "hate speech." They either are unable to intelligently distinguish a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #215: Do Not Redefine Language To Suit Yourself
