Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Who inspires you? I was reminded on a very long run today that inspiration can come from a variety of sources, some of them very unexpected. While on my longest run of the year today - a little more than a half-marathon distance at 13.33 miles - I could not help but think of the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #220: Anyone Can Be An Inspiration To Others
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, …
Later this afternoon my wife will return from a 7-day mission trip to Vancouver, Washington. Many things have been run-of-the-mill normal while she has been gone. I've gone to work, taken care of the dog, eaten my usual minimal amount of food at home in the evenings, and didn't really change my routine much. A …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #201: We Are Created for Relationship With Others
The dominant news story of the day today has been the mass shooting in the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado - a tragic, senseless act of some deranged man whose motives and psyche we may never understand. My heart goes out to all those directly and indirectly impacted by the tragedy. My prayers are with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #200: Don’t Jump to Conclusions
A friend and coworker had a major good moment today at work. I knew he was up to the task and I had total confidence in what he would do. It was a joy to hear him talk about it afterward and to see how good he felt about it. I enjoy being at that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #199: It’s Nice to Celebrate the Success of Others
