Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S. - a much needed holiday for me after a very busy August. If you had asked me last week my plans for the day, I would have told you that I would take the time to catch up on the nearly 100 emails that I have yet to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #244: A Holiday Is a Much Needed Change of Pace
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
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
