Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
This is not a partisan political Post. In fact, I hope it's the opposite. Normally, I love watching the political conventions in an election year – both major party conventions. While I obviously side with the more conservative one philosophically, I really do appreciate good wit and humor, even when it jabs at those who …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #243: Political Tunnel Vision Is a Condition That Needs Correction
I prefer realism more than pessimism or optimism. Others may see me differently, but for purposes of this post, give me the benefit of the doubt. It helps me maintain that view when I surround myself with others who share the same perspective. Constant pessimism is a drain. I don't want to be around such …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #235: Listen To the Voice of Realism
While walking my dog in our neighborhood earlier tonight, I walked past a young family with three little girls. As I was walking by, one of the girls looked up on the roof of the house in front of us and, upon seeing the skylight, said "Oh, is that an iPad?" The dad chuckled and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #209: We Only Know What We Know
The dominant news story of the day today has been the mass shooting in the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado - a tragic, senseless act of some deranged man whose motives and psyche we may never understand. My heart goes out to all those directly and indirectly impacted by the tragedy. My prayers are with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #200: Don’t Jump to Conclusions
I have great respect for people who are themselves wherever they are. It irks me when I see someone behave one way in front of some people and an entirely different way in front of others. The only chameleons I enjoy are reptilian, not human. This is not to say that we are to be …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #190: Be Yourself Wherever You Are
