Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Several things made me smile today - not laugh, just smile - with a contentment and joy that is more important than a momentary laugh. The first came at 5 a.m. when my alarm went off and my dog Callie did what she always does when she hears my alarm. She crawled on top of …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #25: Know What Makes You Smile
I hate being late for anything, especially something that has been on my calendar for a while. In the absence of physical or mechanical barriers that cause a significant last-minute delay, there is really no excuse for being late. It happened to me today, though, and I got very frustrated. I was scheduled to attend …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #24: Better Early Than Late
I had the pleasure today of spending a little time with some people I have not personally known for long. It was thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to more time together. Someone looking at our very different lives would not expect us to enjoy time together, but we do. There is a controversy in some …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #23: Spend Time With Someone Unlike You
If you have discussed performance reviews with your boss, then you have probably spent time talking about your weaknesses and ways to improve. That's a valid topic for such occasions. There is always room for improvement. I'm curious, though, as to how much time in those conversations typically is given to discussing what you are …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #22: Concentrate On Your Strengths
A couple of weeks ago I had the annoying experience most computer users have at one time or another - some combination of those bothersome viruses, malware, trojans, etc. that make life miserable for a while until your PC is cleaned up. It wasn't too bad, but it was irritating that I had to spend …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #21: Use Your Capabilities To Do Good Things
