Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
One of my favorite places to get away is The Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky. It is home to a community of Trappist monks, a silent order which means that in most areas no talking is allowed. The signs posted for guests and visitors make this plain. One or two weeks per year I …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #42: Sometimes You Need a Place To Get Away
I believe in working hard. Sometimes I go a little harder for more days in a row than I should. But one thing is currently a given in my schedule, and that is the need to sleep in on Saturday mornings to give my body time to catch up on needed rest. My work schedule …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #40: You Need a Day of Rest
When I decided at the beginning of the year to capture one lesson learned per day, I had no idea what those lessons would be. I didn't know if it would be easy or hard to come up with something to write about nightly. The first month is behind me and I must say it …
I hope this lesson is a no-brainer to all who read it, but there is a reason why this thought comes to mind today. It's my 55th birthday. As I settle in for the night and look back at the day, it's been simple and good. I slept later than normal until my dog just …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #28: People Are More Important Than Things
I started a new role at work in mid-December. It is a thrill and a joy to do what I do and I could gladly do it every waking hour of the day. I am fortunate to be in this situation. When starting new things, it is easy and (for a while) possible to give …
