Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity
Most of us live very busy lives - a result of combining things we must do with other things we want to do. There are occasional periods where the sum of the two seems to be more than we can sustain for a long period. I've had stretches of weeks and months where working 60+ …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #147: It’s Nice To Catch Your Breath
Yesterday was a holiday, but you wouldn't know it by looking at either my wife's or my schedule. She had to work from dawn until mid-afternoon (and throughout the holiday weekend) preparing and serving a meal for about 170 people. I was home all day, but chose to work most of the hours between 10 …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #142: You Are Fortunate If You Enjoy Your Work
I went through one of the most grueling physical experiences I've ever attempted yesterday. Two of my coworkers, their spouses and a friend joined together to form a team to complete the Muddy Fanatic race in Sellersburg, Indiana. It's a 5K (3.1 mile) muddy obstacle course on a farm that took us about two hours …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #133: Exhaustion Can Hurt So Good
Once your children leave the nest, there are no guarantees how often you will get to spend time with them. Will they move far away? Will they be so busy with their own lives even if they live nearby that you won't be able to spend much time with them anyway? The past week has …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #132: Time With Your Children Is Time Well Spent
