Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
(The following is the November 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 3 John and pay close attention to verses 3-4.) Parents enjoy watching children behave in desirable ways. There is satisfaction in seeing parental efforts in Christlike character-building bear fruit in a child’s life. Parents also know the pain of …
Continue reading Nurturing Our Children (Biological, Adoptive, and Spiritual)
There has been no shortage of opinions offered around the U.S. and beyond following the "not guilty" verdict of George Zimmerman in the murder of Trayvon Martin. I don't think the world needs any more opinions on the matter of his guilt or innocence, including my own. The only truly educated opinions that matter come from those …
Continue reading So What Are You Going to Do About It? A Response to the Zimmerman Verdict
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
As I write this, my nephew, Kyle, is with his fiance, Tara, at a hospital about 60 miles from here welcoming to the world their first child, a little girl. I eagerly await holding little Josie in the coming days. This will be my first crack at being a great-uncle, so I want to get …
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
