Author Archives: Scott Ranck

The Lord has been working in my life a lot lately. I believe God is very much alive and therefore can communicate with us. I also believe the Bible is God’s Word and what He says in my spirit will … Continue reading →

In growing healthy spiritually and emotionally, one clear indicator for me has been how I view other people. It is especially important how I view other people who are very similar to me in personality type. I’ve been reading and … Continue reading →

I’m discovering to be used by God has little to do with qualification. It has little to do with what experiences I’ve had in the past. It has nothing to do with what offices I hold now or have held … Continue reading →

Coming to grips with how great God is and how small i am as a human has caused me much deep thinking. One of the things that is hitting me lately is how critical I can be toward other "specks … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading a great book, I added it to my "life-changing read" section here. i am not but i know I AM. It all started when our youth pastor preached one of the best messages I’ve ever heard. I … Continue reading →

In earlier times in my life being alone was not fun. I remember as a little boy, probably about 10 or 11 being left home alone in the evening a few times. I remember being so scared I got a … Continue reading →

On a recent jog the image of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsamane came to mind. In that battle He faced I believe is the pattern for us winning the battles we face.   Here it is, New Year’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been taking personal inventory concerning my life including the good the bad and the ugly. I’ve learned so much reading about life shaping factors. In many ways I want to be able to blame someone or something for all … Continue reading →

In my last article I talked about accountability as an overated and I believe erroneous concept. In other words we put too much stock in the concept. It promises way more than it could possibly produce. In this article, I … Continue reading →

I’m currently reading two books, the first is "Making Peace with your Father." The second is, "The Mom Factor." Almost all counselors start with your upbringing to help you understand yourself and any issues you might be facing. Our generation … Continue reading →