Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
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
Wednesday evening I had to take a quiz to complete a professional training course series. Following the final session held last week, we were given until midnight Wednesday to complete the quiz. I spent a couple of hours reviewing the final four sessions that I expected the quiz to cover. When I began the quiz, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #53: Be Prepared and Minimize Unpleasant Surprises
