Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
(The following is the October 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Titus 1 and pay close attention to verses 5-9.) While most of the elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1 relate to one’s character, some are functional. For example, the ability to teach is common to both …
Continue reading Teach Sound Doctrine and Refute False Teaching
One of the enormous takeaways from writing a daily lesson learned for all of 2012 is the realization that it is possible to learn something every day if you try. Some days it's easy because you have been very intentional about learning some subject or pursuing something new. Other days it's unintentional and the particular …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #365: You Can Learn If You Try
While walking at a local park this afternoon with my dog, I enjoyed watching a father have a "race" with his young son. The son was probably no more than five years old. When I first saw them, the boy was about 20 yards ahead of his dad, running for all he was worth toward …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #274: Be Careful How You Teach “Winning Isn’t Everything”
When I was in high school, someone at my church asked me to start teaching a Sunday School class for boys who were in junior high school. I did so, had a great time, and thus embarked on a practice that - except for very few years - has been a staple in my life …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #213: Put Your Talents To Work
