Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
While stopped at a stoplight this evening, I watched a squirrel quickly run along the small wire strung between two telephone poles high above the sidewalk. I was impressed with its speed and agility and its obvious willingness to do something I would never attempt. Squirrels are very good at that sort of thing - …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #176: Be the You That Only You Can Be
I had to take a quiz today to wrap up a series of training sessions on community management. It was fairly easy and painless, but still not without some stress. The quiz covered the content of the last five course sessions, so I spent time reviewing the content of those sessions prior to the quiz. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #174: It’s Good To Be Held Accountable
Last evening my wife and I attended a concert that was the culmination of a musical string camp nearby. One of our friends had a key role in leading some of the groups, so we thought it would be fun to attend. It was amazing seeing very young children just learning to play violins that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #163: You Must Start At The Beginning
Have you ever anticipated something so much for so long that, when it finally came to pass, you were a bit disappointed? It can be quite a letdown. On the other hand, it is exhilarating when all of that expectation is met or surpassed by what finally transpires. For the last few days I have …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #83: Reality Can Exceed Expectations
One year ago this week I recall being frustrated when the process of getting a license to a local dog park was more cumbersome than I expected. While completing the application was simple enough, it turned out that they wanted a different kind of proof of vaccinations and local dog licensing than I had brought …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #35: Make Expectations Clear
