Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
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
For many years I've had a basic rule that I don't make major life decisions when it's dark outside. I know that sounds a bit whacky, but my thought is that at the end of the day I am more likely to be tired, perhaps irritable if something negative comes up unexpectedly, emotional, sleepy, and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #66: Sometimes It’s Best to Sleep On It
My wife and I recycle all we can. Most weeks our recycling bin is full. Some weeks it has more in it than the trash can. Between newspapers, cardboard, cans, bottles, plastics and other items, we have developed the habit of recycling where possible. I even save separately the pull tabs from drink cans for …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #36: Know When to Recycle and When to Throw Away
I am on a team at work that didn't exist many months ago. Until last month, the only member was the manager. I joined in December. Next month two more join us. We'll add more down the road. It is a rare and wonderful opportunity to start from scratch building a team. I'm not the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #27: Use the 3 C’s When Forming Teams
I had a beloved pastor and friend many years ago in Missouri - Brother Don - who was fond of telling people when facing tough choices "Don't give up the wrong thing." In the context of his pastoral advice, the situation was usually a moral one, although at times it was a choice based on …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #20: Don’t Give Up the Wrong Thing
