Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I took off jogging and walking across San Francisco's hilly city last Wednesday, going from my hotel to Pier 39 where I wanted to see again all the sea lions that gather there. Then I walked to Fisherman’s Wharf, enjoying some Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia along the way. While walking, I came across a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #241: Make the Present Good and You Will Rarely Regret the Past
While it seems glamorous to go across country for several days and speak at a major conference, the truth is that work just piles up for you back home while you’re gone. The days are long and you only get further behind each day. I am thankful for the great help of others on my …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #240: Sometimes It’s Best to Let Work Wait
Most things about today were fairly normal. I went to work, interacted with a number of people, got a lot of things done, felt good about what was accomplished and came home. Today was also the day my wife was caring for our granddaughter, so it was a nice bonus to a good day to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #231: Take Pictures With Your Heart
Have you ever passed on an opportunity and then kicked yourself later for doing so? Windows of opportunity don't last forever. Sometimes the window is very narrow and you have to act in a short time or the opportunity is lost. Not all opportunities are equal in importance, of course. The chance to buy clothes …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #221: Take Advantage of Opportunities
In the movie Shrek 2, Shrek tells Donkey "You have the right to remain silent. What you lack is the capacity." I know several such donkeys. There are two very different contexts in which this thought comes to mind. The first scenario may be in a meeting at work, in casual conversation with a group, …
