Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
My wife and I spent a few hours today on our annual tradition of strolling through the St. James Court Art Show in Louisville, KY. With 750 artists from throughout North America and guest artists from outside the continent, it is an amazing collection of talent and creativity that fills numerous streets in Old Louisville. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #281: You Need Some Traditions
I had coffee with a dear friend a few days ago. We rarely see each other, going months at a time without direct contact besides seeing each other's social media posts. He is a trusted friend who is truly a kindred spirit in significant ways. Time spent catching up and sharing about important matters is …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #279: You Need Time With Kindred Spirits
I suspect the majority of people who use social media do so because of the relationships it fosters. The real-time connections you can have with anyone, anywhere with people you see every day and those you haven't seen in decades makes it an incredibly convenient and potentially beneficial medium. Where I see the medium suffer …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #271: Social Media is About Relationships
Early Tuesday night I fell asleep in my recliner, TV going and lights on. At some point, my wife turned out the lights, turned off the TV, and left me there with the dog. That's fine - it's not the first or last time for that, even though I don't plan on nights sleeping that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #269: Be a Calming Influence in Storms
After teaching a class at church this morning, I was taking a coffee pot down the hall to clean when I was pleasantly surprised to see my daughter-in-law Lauren and 18-month-old granddaughter Abby round the corner a few feet away. Within a few seconds, Abby reached for my finger and clearly wanted to walk down …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #266: Be Careful Who You Follow
