Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I took up running when I was in my mid-40s. As a volunteer college minister at my church at the time, I was around college students daily. Their energy and interest in running helped influence me to get started. A few of us began training together regularly and taking part in various races around Louisville …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #166: It’s Nice Getting Your Running Legs Back
This week I tried something new in my scheduling at work. I blocked out all morning hours on my calendar between 7:30 and noon to work on major, newer initiatives. There is always a much longer list of tasks to get done than can be done, but the issue that was starting to bother me …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #146: Take Control of Your Schedule
Anyone who has traveled a great distance across many time zones knows the experience of jet lag. Having returned to Louisville just after midnight Friday night, my body still isn't back to a normal schedule. Since China is 12 hours ahead of Louisville, readjusting those 12 hours takes a while. I ended up sleeping much …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #118: Sometimes You Have To Force Yourself
As I reflect on this past week spent in a quiet, personal retreat at The Abbey of Gethsemani, one recurring thought is that you must occasionally go off the beaten path in order to discover real treasure. Most of my friends, family and colleagues think that going to a monastery for any length of time …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #90: The Best Treasures Are Found Off the Beaten Path
I forgot what day it was yesterday. The days blend one into the next so seamlessly here at The Abbey of Gethsemani that there really is no point in knowing which day of the week it is (except Sunday when the schedule is slightly different for worship, but the abbey’s bells would warn you of …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #89: You May Find Yourself When You’re Lost in the Present
