Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Last evening my wife and I attended a concert that was the culmination of a musical string camp nearby. One of our friends had a key role in leading some of the groups, so we thought it would be fun to attend. It was amazing seeing very young children just learning to play violins that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #163: You Must Start At The Beginning
I went running today with a purpose for the first time in years. It has been three years since I ran in a race. From my mid-40s to my early 50s I ran a number of races, mostly 5k races and a few half marathons. I was involved in college ministry at the time through …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #95: Past Success Does Not Guarantee Future Success
As someone who has spoken in public countless times, I would not think of stepping up in front of a group without going through my prepared remarks or presentation several times in advance. Similarly, when I travel to a new city for the first time and choose to drive myself rather than take a cab, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #73: Rehearse, Practice and Train for the Next Time
Actions we carry out repetitively become tasks we feel like we can do in our sleep. We get to a point where our bodies just seem to take control without much thought required. Take driving a car, for example. The 16-year-old first learning to drive is intensely focused on every action while the experienced driver (for good or bad) perhaps focuses more …
