Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I chatted on Facebook last night with Doug - a good friend from high school - about some old memories. Doug has an amazing memory, recalling far more details about past events than I do. He impressed me last summer at our reunion with his recollections as well. Doug shared several memories last night that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #232: Friendship Is a Big Thing That Is Made Up of Little Things
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
We had one of the largest family gatherings at my parents' farm today that we've had in a long while. With four generations present and some just meeting newer family in person for the first time, it was a great day of catching up and spending time with those you have loved all your life …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #228: Cherish Time With Family
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, …
