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
My company - Humana Inc. - began today an internal challenge among employees called the 100 Day Dash. Any of the 40,000 employees who want to participate are welcome to do so, both individually and as a member of teams. The challenge is all about how many steps you take daily as measured by the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #150: Competition Can Be Good For Your Health
I went through one of the most grueling physical experiences I've ever attempted yesterday. Two of my coworkers, their spouses and a friend joined together to form a team to complete the Muddy Fanatic race in Sellersburg, Indiana. It's a 5K (3.1 mile) muddy obstacle course on a farm that took us about two hours …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #133: Exhaustion Can Hurt So Good
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
Occasionally a phrase grabs me so much that I have to capture it and write it down immediately because it would be a shame to lose it. That happened to me today on Facebook (of all places) when I read a status update from one of my heroes, John Piper. The phrase was today's lesson …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #37: Your Body is a Useful Servant and a Bad Master
