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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.

Relationship lessons from a house!

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Here in Florida I’m a state certified energy rater. Recently, I’ve been studying for a national exam to move me to the next level. Something I recently learned is our homes are in a constant battle! Air pressure, temperature and … Continue reading →

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The Village of Hope Uganda

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Scott Ranck

     A few months ago I became familiar with a place yet future called The Village of Hope in Uganda. Upon the first exposure to the place something deep inside me felt like I had to do something. A … Continue reading →

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From the Poorhouse to the Penthouse

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Well, if you read the previous post about feeding the homeless at the food kitchen this one will make more sense to you. Within a week of each other, I had the experience at the poorhouse feeding the hungry homeless … Continue reading →

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The Pharisee In Me

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Well, last night was a first. Gayle and I and some people from our home study group volunteered to feed the homeless at a local place. There was plenty of help so I was given the role to "fellowship with … Continue reading →

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I’m soooo blessed!

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Well, my beautiful Gayle turned 55 August 15th. What an amazing lady she has become over the years. I was attracted to her in junior high school just because of her physical beauty, which I might add has only improved … Continue reading →

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Arrested for possession of stolen property!

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Scott Ranck

This morning 8/9/08, I was arrested for possessing stolen property! Because of the value and issues involved it was a federal felony crime! I was out for one of my last long runs training for an upcoming race. I had … Continue reading →

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Purpose, Clear, Clouded then Clearing again!

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Scott Ranck

When I was 21 years old, a few years back now, I came to know the Lord Jesus as my Savior. I didn’t know much about the Bible or the Christian life but it wasn’t long till I found myself … Continue reading →

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Short Fuse?

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Scott Ranck

After reading "The Shack," I began to realize I had a pocket of hurt inside me that has never been dealt with appropriately. I learned that hurt when not forgiven can grow into bitterness. Bitterness will show up as an … Continue reading →

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The Shack

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Gayle was recently given a copy of "The Shack." It is a fiction writing by William P. Young and you can learn about it at http://www.theshackbook.com. The book is fiction, it says so right on the cover. I’ve been around … Continue reading →

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Thanks Matt!

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Scott Ranck

Our middle daughter, Lisa is a huge NASCAR fan and her favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. A year ago she and I went to Daytona for the "Firecracker 400" as it used to be known. Before we went to the … Continue reading →

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