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
I spent many hours the past few days writing down a summary of my core Christian beliefs. Why? To put it in writing to give to my sons this Christmas in a letter I periodically write to them; As a good exercise in clarifying and articulating what I believe; To take a public stand about …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #360: Know What You Believe
As the nation deals with yesterday's tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the long process of grieving begins. I appreciate stories from antiquity that tell of allowing long periods of mourning - a month or so - in recognition that grief isn't something that we turn on and then turn off like a switch mere days later. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #349: Dig Deeper For Understanding
Like many of you, I found myself shaking my head in disbelief and shedding some tears over the unthinkable tragedy today at the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school where more than two dozen children and adults were senselessly murdered. Nobody with a heart could watch the story unfold without getting a sickening feeling in their gut. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #348: Evil Is Real, and So Is the Cure
I participated in an unusual and enjoyable charitable event today. Indianapolis 500 race car driver Oriol Servia spent time at our company headquarters raising funds for the organization Racing for Kids. There were two ways to participate and contribute. One was to donate $15 in order to have your photo taken while standing by one …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #345: Make People Want to Give
