Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity
"Am I in Louisville?" That was the surprising question I was asked tonight by some random guy driving by in a pickup truck while I was out walking my dog. He stopped near me, called me over and asked the question. "Yes," I answered. Then he asked me how to get to the Greyhound bus …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #217: To Reach Your Destination, Know Your Starting Point
When watching the opening ceremony for the London Olympics Friday night, I could not help but compare them to the opening ceremony from the 2008 Beijing games. In my opinion, the London ceremony fell far short of Beijing's. I still remember watching in amazement as the Chinese put on a show with a huge "wow …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #208: Know the Standards By Which You Measure
I did it. Twenty-one days after setting a goal to lose nine pounds, I have lost ten. I'm lower than the weight goal I set which is the weight I hovered at for years prior to a big jump at the end of last year around the holidays. It feels good to be here again. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #196: Reaching Goals Happens in Baby Steps
This was a very satisfying week for me at work. I got several things accomplished that had been camping out on my to-do list for way too long. We had a significant win in an effort that was years in the making; another significant win also written about here; my week was not filled with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #191: It Feels Good To End Well
