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.

Close Call Brings Awakening

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Scott Ranck

Over the past several months, I’ve begun each day with a simple three-part prayer. I asked God to allow me surrender fully to Him just for this day; I ask for anything in me that isn’t good to be made … Continue reading →

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Love or Fear

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Scott Ranck

I read recently, our two primary emotions are love and fear. Most other emotions are secondary to these two major ones. For example, most agree anger, is really fueled by fear. If this theory is true and I believe it … Continue reading →

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Character Transformation

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Scott Ranck

Christianity calls the process of character transformation sanctification. It means to make holy or set apart. 12 step recovery programs ask for a willingness to have God remove our character defects. Galatians 5:19-22 in the Bible contrast the works of the … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Gift

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Scott Ranck

It is more blessed to give than to receive. After spending several days with two of our granddaughters, who are 6 and 4 years old, I was reminded of a valuable lesson. All of life is designed to teach us … Continue reading →

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Making the Holidays Great!

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Scott Ranck

Holidays can be the best and worst of times. I want to share 3 things that will help you maximize your joy through the season. We are all selfish by nature! It will take an intentional effort to not be … Continue reading →

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Three Practices That Will Change Any Life

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Scott Ranck

Over the last 10 months now, though I’ve been a Christian for forty-one years, I’ve learned so many things that have been revolutionary. Maybe it is the culmination of everything I’ve experienced in life, or maybe it is actually DOING … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Scott Ranck

I recently had a talk with an Army Ranger. I was asking him about the difference between Ranger training and the standard boot camp all military people go through. My conclusion was both trainings are designed to break a person … Continue reading →

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Nine Months

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Scott Ranck

The first thing that hits me when I think of nine months is the time it takes a little human life to fully form and then enter into the world. A lot can happen in nine months. Nine months ago … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on “The Key.”

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Scott Ranck

I received this writing from a man who went on our men’s retreat to Key Largo, FL. I thought is was worth sharing. I am not sure where to begin. I’m not much of a writer and have often had … Continue reading →

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Marriage and Driving

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Scott Ranck

One of the longstanding issues in our marriage has been driving skills and practices. Our driving tends to mirror our personalities. So my driving has always been calm and reserved while Gayle drives like a wild woman! Yes, that was … Continue reading →

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