Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
(The following is the January 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 16 and pay close attention to verses 13-23.) Within a few verses in Matthew 16, Peter experiences a mountaintop moment with Jesus, followed by what must have been one of his deepest emotional valleys. …
Continue reading Living Between the Mountaintops and Valleys
One of the changes I've noticed about myself in recent years is that I'm far more sentimental or emotional than I used to be. It doesn't take a lot to get to me. Thank goodness nobody else but my dog is with me in my "man" cave when I see some sappy commercial or moment …
My preferred candidate lost last night's presidential election. Actually, my preferred candidate (Mike Huckabee) didn't even run for president, but of the two main contenders, I voted for the more conservative one in keeping with my beliefs, values and underlying philosophy of the role of government. It was a close election, but in the end, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #309: How You Handle Loss Reveals Character and Maturity
