Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
As the temperatures turned cooler in the evenings this week in Louisville, Kentucky, I was actually a little excited to put on a warm sweatshirt and take my dog for a walk. Not much beats the cozy comfort of a sweatshirt on a crisp, cool day. Add my horrible looking, soft lounge pants that would …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #263: Each Season of the Year and of Life Has Its Wonders
Impatience is not a virtue. I am as guilty as anyone else on being impatient once I decide I want something. I hear stories of my time as a child when, once I got something in my head that I wanted, I would be relentless about it until I got my way. I wasn't a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #258: Some Things Take Time, So Be Patient
How do you stay grounded? I just conducted a Google search on "staying grounded" that returned over 4.7 million results. I suspect the phrase means wildly different things to different people, depending on the context. For me, being grounded refers to first knowing who I am at my core - knowing what is most important …
I just finished packing for a trip to San Francisco. I'll get there Sunday afternoon and stay until Thursday, speaking twice at a conference and attending other sessions. Having been there several times before, I'm sure it will be a good experience. Perhaps the hardest decision I'll make all week, though, related to the conference …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #236: Leave Some Baggage Behind
I prefer realism more than pessimism or optimism. Others may see me differently, but for purposes of this post, give me the benefit of the doubt. It helps me maintain that view when I surround myself with others who share the same perspective. Constant pessimism is a drain. I don't want to be around such …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #235: Listen To the Voice of Realism
