Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
The lesson below is a guest post from my friend, Carla Puckett. She also wrote lesson #336: Plan and Prepare, But Don't Forget the Present. Be sure to check out Carla’s blog at That’s What I’m Thinking. I was travelling early Friday morning at about 4:30, and turned to a local AM radio channel in hopes …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #361: Sometimes Good Isn’t Good Enough
In a hectic life and world where too many commitments can easily fill one's day, it's a nice reminder that others care when they check in on you to make sure you're OK. That happened to me today when a dear friend of many years sent me a message expressing her concern because of my …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #340: It’s Nice When Others Check Up On You
The Latin phrase status quo literally means "the state in which." It has been used as a common English term for about 200 years meaning "the existing state of affairs." As we near the end of one year and look ahead to a new one contemplating goals and hopes, one thing that seems clear to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #337: The Status Quo Has To Go
The lesson below is a guest post from my friend, Carla Puckett. She suggested the topic to me recently, but I thought it would be best if she shared her experience directly with my readers. Thanks, Carla, for an excellent lesson! Be sure to check out Carla's blog at That's What I'm Thinking. I hate …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #336: Plan and Prepare, But Don’t Forget the Present
Today was my first full day at work since last Tuesday. There was much to be done. I was very glad when my one meeting was canceled because it meant I had the whole day to get things done and make a serious dent in the 80+ emails awaiting me. I was able to reduce …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #330: Don’t Be So Busy That You Ignore People Around You
