Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
"Am I in Louisville?" That was the surprising question I was asked tonight by some random guy driving by in a pickup truck while I was out walking my dog. He stopped near me, called me over and asked the question. "Yes," I answered. Then he asked me how to get to the Greyhound bus …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #217: To Reach Your Destination, Know Your Starting Point
My last post was about using your talents and, for me, getting back in the saddle again. I talked about starting a new class at my church on August 5 after taking a few years off from teaching. Today the room was prepared. New supplies were purchased. Much cleaning was done. Preparation for the lesson …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #214: Do Your Best Regardless of How Many Will Know
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 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
As you might suspect, pulling off an eight-day trip to China takes planning. There are the logistics of obtaining passport, visa, flights, insurance, hotels, ground transportation, admission and ticket info to various tourist spots, and more. In our effort to visit churches and take part in services, there was coordination to have participants from multiple …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #114: Find a Balance Between Planning and Flexibility
