Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
As one who is almost always online - both at work and outside of work - stepping away from technology for any period of time is difficult for me. As I anticipate spending the next several days in a personal retreat at The Abbey of Gethsemani, I'm in a bit of a quandary over what …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #85: Unplugging Is Difficult
We normally think of commitment as a good thing. Of course, it depends on the object of one's commitment. If I'm committed to doing harm to others, that's a bad thing. If I'm committed only to what gives me pleasure in the moment with no thought of others or long-term consequences, that's also a bad …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #84: Commitment Is Good, But It Isn’t Enough
Have you ever anticipated something so much for so long that, when it finally came to pass, you were a bit disappointed? It can be quite a letdown. On the other hand, it is exhilarating when all of that expectation is met or surpassed by what finally transpires. For the last few days I have …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #83: Reality Can Exceed Expectations
The floor I work on has motion-activated lights. As one of the first people at work most mornings, I walk from the door to my desk and a variety of rows of lights come on as I walk. That's both cool and convenient. But the flip side of the situation is discovered when we sit …
I had an annual check-up today with my dermatologist. It's a ritual following an episode with skin cancer several years ago. Even though there has been no recurrence, it's important to have that time of checking in with a professional to make sure all is well. There are so many areas of life where we …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #81: We Need Occasional Check-ups
