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.

Transitioning

This blog is inspired by Andy Stanley’s message titled “Trading up.” I’ve been thinking about the nature of life and a couple of questions from Jesus. He asked, “What does it profit a person to gain the whole world and then … Continue reading

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Grasping for the Past! Time to live in the Present!

About a week ago, I criticized someone in front of others in a way that caused some hurt and a confrontation. After I started pondering the situation, I’ve come to see that because I once held a position of senior leader … Continue reading

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Politicians and Addicts

One of my best friends in the whole world is a recovering addict. He has taught me so much about addiction and life in general. In most cases, to the addict, he loves his addiction more than anything else including … Continue reading

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Could We Be Part Of The Solution?

On the heals of my last post, could each of us, including me be part of the solution to our nation’s mess? What would the solution look like? Maybe if I could boil down what is happening on a national … Continue reading

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Two topics not to discuss!

Most Americans are pretty passionate about something. It may be my personal rights. It may be my view of how the country should be governed. It may be where the line is between church and state or any other host … Continue reading

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Developing My Own Value System

I’m convinced the Lord has allowed me to be a late bloomer, very inquisitive and a talker for a reason! Everything I learn I teach to others, who are eager to learn. In my last post and in my message last … Continue reading

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An Amazing Two Months

I read back through my journal this morning. Two months ago, I described myself as disconnected, angry, and not very content with much of anything. I decided to go to a Christian Counselor who recommended a couple of books for me … Continue reading

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Spread the Gospel AND Serve the Community

I just finished reading the current Leadership Journal. It was all about a current battle between generations within the church. My generation cut our teeth on Billy Graham type evangelism, Share the gospel, Jesus died for your sins and resurrected … Continue reading

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Who Killed Chivalry?

I’ve listened to the news concerning the recent cruise ship disaster. The reporters said it was pandemonium on board as the ship tipped and people scrambled to save their lives. They reported many men were pushing past the women to … Continue reading

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A Shocking Truth

So, building on my last blog, I’ve lived with me all my life, I’m not surprised by who I am or what I’ve done because I was there. Well, sometimes I am shocked by the things I’ve done but it … Continue reading

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