Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
My two sons have been out on their own for many years. The oldest, Brian, lives in Folly Beach, South Carolina where he loves his life and work. The youngest, Jason, lives in Louisville with his wife and two-year-old daughter. He and I work for the same company. I have many reasons to be thankful …
Continue reading What I Would Do Different As a Dad If I Had the Chance
To start 2013, I want to share with you my goals. In an attempt to be fairly well-rounded in them, I have made sure to include some in the categories of body, mind and spirit. I make them public to invite you to hold me accountable. Goals for my body: 1. Keep my weight at …
A little over two years ago, I decided to periodically write hand-written letters to my sons to capture some memories, personal father-son thoughts and other things important for me to say to them. I wanted to take the time to write them out by hand and personally deliver or mail them because I wanted the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #363: Write Letters To Your Loved Ones
I have extremely good memories of Christmas from my childhood. Forever locked in my mind's eye are spending time at each set of grandparents' house, exchanging gifts with the extended family, listening to my Aunt Nonie read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, seeing the Chrismon tree at the front of the church, and the Christmas …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #359: Start Your Own Traditions
Continuing to reflect on the movie Courageous that I watched Saturday night, I'll share one partial lesson. I intend to write a longer blog post for my son's blog in the weeks ahead on the subject of "What I Would Do Different" as a parent if I had the luxury of a second chance. For …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #301: I Should’ve Taken Them Fishing More Often
