Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
The photo to the right was taken yesterday of my wonderful Social Media team at work. That's me on the left, our manager Lewis squatting and looking goofy, and then Patti and Chuck. We really enjoy what we do and have lots of fun and laughs while still working hard every day. Lewis bought the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #177: Give More Thumbs Up Than Thumbs Down
"Pity, party of one, your table is ready." Every now and then I need someone to quote that back to me. In fact, today would have been a good day for that. What's going on when we wallow is self-pity? Probably an unhealthy focus on ourselves. That doesn't mean that we should never have thoughts …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #164: Self-Pity Is Such a Waste of Time
Several things made me smile today - not laugh, just smile - with a contentment and joy that is more important than a momentary laugh. The first came at 5 a.m. when my alarm went off and my dog Callie did what she always does when she hears my alarm. She crawled on top of …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #25: Know What Makes You Smile
At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old man longing for the good ol' days, I think it's true in general that current American society is more inclined to act according to how we feel at the moment compared with acting in accordance with prior commitments made about what is right and necessary and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #17: Act Your Way Into the Right Feeling
