Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
You and I make plans, set goals, and dream dreams. Ultimately, though, we don't know for certain what will happen to us one minute from now. That fact can be exciting or scary. I'm excited about going to China soon. I look forward to meeting people, touring, experiencing an Asian culture for the first time, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #104: Embark On the Unknown With Others and With Confidence
When I made the commitment at the start of the year to blog a daily lesson learned for all 366 days of this leap year, I knew I was embarking into the unknown for me. Following yesterday's lesson #100, it's time for some reflection on the challenge... I had two goals for blogging daily - …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #101: Challenging Yourself Is Healthy
This afternoon while browsing in the gift shop at The Abbey of Gethsemani, I saw a simple gift item with a quote that I think is profound: “You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” The message is clear: If you want to accomplish something, you have to do more than …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #86: You Cannot Plow a Field By Turning It Over in Your Mind
In one of the emails I regularly receive from a great dog trainer, Eric Letendre, he reminds dog owners not to reward bad behavior with positive results. For example, if you don't want your dog jumping on people when they come in your house, then don't let him jump on you when you come home …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #68: Don’t Reward Wrong Behavior
I got a call Thursday night from my Dad. He asked me about my planned trip to China next month and then asked if I could stay at their farm for a week in May to look after the place, the horse and the cattle while they are gone. I said that I would and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #61: Do Things While You Can
