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Author Archives: Scott Ranck
Habits/Routines
At a recent work event we were given a book, “The Power of the Habit.” Charles Duhigg, the author communicates some powerful teachings that have really helped me this week. I’ve actually developed his teaching a little further. Here are … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Spirituality
Tagged addictions, Habits, life change, marital conflict, routine
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Wicked or Wounded?
Part of what I did at the cold weather shelter a couple of nights ago was run a background check on everyone who stayed. The purpose is to make sure no sexual predators are in the shelter. After everyone is … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Spirituality
Tagged addiction, addicts, crime, evil, homeless, wicked, wounded
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Wrestling With Helping the Homeless
For many years our church was involved with helping people who had addiction problems. One of my best friends is a recovering addict and he was my mentor. We were taught and our program followed some guiding principles. The first … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Spirituality
Tagged addiction, enabling, homeless, homelessness, intellectual conflict
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Pondering Righteousness
There is none righteous the Bible declares. Not through works of righteousness we have done but by His mercy people can be saved. No one will glory/brag in His presence. Righteousness is a standard much like a framing square to … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Spirituality
Tagged al sharpton, arrogance, humility, hypocrisy, jessie jackson, pride, righteous, tolerant
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Birthday Ponderings
So here I sit, early in the morning on my 60th Birthday. Mentally, I still think I’m in my mid-twenties but physically, I know that isn’t true. Last night a good friend told me about a wise college professor who … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Spirituality
Tagged Aging, Birthday, discipleship, intentional
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Duck Dynasty, Powder Keg for the Cultural Revolution!
I think America may finally be waking up! The removal of Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty by A & E has lit the fuse on the cultural revolution in America. Hard working, law-abiding, God-fearing, and traditional valued Americans, which is … Continue reading
In My World, Things Don’t Appear To Be Adding Up!
Yesterday the job numbers were released. Obama and those who are his mouthpiece are saying how great the economy is doing. They have said the unemployment rate is at the lowest its been in years, etc. At the same time … Continue reading
Posted in News and politics, Spirituality
Tagged foreclosures, Job Index, Liar, Obama, Obamacare
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“215”
It has taken a long time for me to fully appreciate the great gift I was given by my Dad and Mom. Growing up everyone thinks the way their family is, is normal! It is all we knew. As time … Continue reading
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Power Connection
I believe God is the “first cause” in the universe. Not, He got it started and then evolution took over. I believe Hebrews 11:3 “By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality
Tagged creation, evolution, glory, God, Jesus, Louie Giglio, outer space, power, the universe
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The Created
My mind is overwhelmed with how much I don’t know. I was thinking about the best and brightest among us and how limited all of the created ones are. Few humans are really experts at anything. Most who are experts … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality
Tagged Amazing, Awesome, creation, evolution, faith, ponderings, worldviews
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