Author Archives: Scott Ranck

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About Scott Ranck

Enjoying life with my wife Gayle and our Yorkie, Zoe boy. I've come to believe life begins when through brokenness I can embrace it fully and openly. I've learned the human drama is an adventure and all of us are made of the same stuff. The Lord is the only being who knows me fully and he has an individual educational plan of life long learning for me and I'm enrolled. This blog is all about what I'm learning.

Simplicity

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Scott Ranck

Our men’s group is working through Bill Hybels’ book, The Power of the Whisper. In the second chapter, Hybels, highlights many of the people in the Bible whom God spoke to. As I read through all those people my mind … Continue reading →

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A Warning To All Married People!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Scott Ranck

Gayle and I are celebrating our 40th year of marriage in 2013. That sounds like an amazing accomplishment and it is. It is more amazing when considering how two flawed individuals coming together at 19 years of age have been able to … Continue reading →

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Give me liberty or . . .

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Scott Ranck

After 9/11, America had a short burst of patriotism. A couple images blaze in my mind. Congress singing together and the streets lined with the American Flag. Things started to erode in my opinion with the “War on Terrorism.” As … Continue reading →

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Teach Us To Number Our Days

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Scott Ranck

In the last week, I have heard the news that two friends of mine have passed away. One of those men was 49 years old and the other was 52 years old. I was only able to attend one of their … Continue reading →

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Never More Than You Can Bear?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Scott Ranck

I heard it again this week listening to Christian Talk Radio! The person calling in was sharing how she was going through a difficult patch in life. Then she dropped the bomb! I knew at that moment I would write … Continue reading →

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Why We Talk About Politics & Religion!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Scott Ranck

So often people say, “I don’t discuss politics or religion,” but it seems like we can’t help ourselves from discussing both. Here is why. Jesus said whatever is in your heart will come out of your mouth. In other words, … Continue reading →

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What is Growing In Your Garden? The Explanation of the Chart

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Scott Ranck

What is Growing in Your Garden? When someone does or says something to hurt you, slight you or disrespect you, that is the seed someone else may plant in your garden. When you or I don’t deal with hurt immediately the … Continue reading →

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A Chart I Developed Based On What I’m Learning About Bitterness

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Scott Ranck
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The Acid of Bitterness

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Scott Ranck

I have been plagued for some time with a cloud. I’ve dug, I’ve searched, I’ve prayed, and I’ve talked to friends. “What is wrong with me Lord?” Why do I get so upset about things so easily. Why was going … Continue reading →

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Follow-up to the Last Post on Tolerance

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Scott Ranck

I believe in many ways our country’s idea of freedom is based on the way God treats us. God, all-powerful, all-knowing and present everywhere at the same time does not coerce anyone to believe in Him or follow Him. His Word … Continue reading →

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