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.

Really Getting Tired!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Another casualty of political correctness run amok and an overly powerful small group of vocal, intolerant proponents of a lifestyle outside the norm win another one. You are no longer allowed in the USA to hold an opinion or a … Continue reading →

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21st Century Christian Misunderstandings

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Scott Ranck

There is something to be said for getting older. Life’s experience and continued learning help you to see life in a more realistic fashion. In thinking about life, faith, and things commonly taught and practiced in church, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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One Year Later

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Scott Ranck

My mom, probably the strongest influence on my life, went to be with the Lord April 15, 2013. It has been an unusual year for me. My family left home in 1979, so I’ve only gotten to see mom a … Continue reading →

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You Have Arrived At Your Destination

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Gayle and I just got back from going to see our son’s family in Chesapeake, VA. On our flight to Norfolk there were some on the plane who were going on to another destination. The pilot came over the public … Continue reading →

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Totally Confused!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Do you realize in 1900 the average life expectancy in the USA was 47? For most of human history, people’s primary function was to figure out how to get water, eat and find shelter for one more day. My trip … Continue reading →

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For The Health Of The Church

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Scott Ranck

John the baptizer said, “He must increase; I must decrease,” and that is exactly the formula needed to help our local churches become healthy. We must fight the celebrity pastor syndrome at every turn. Down deep many pastors are hoping … Continue reading →

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Options to the “Little god” Ministry Model

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Scott Ranck

In 2004, our first year in Florida, I was questioning everything about my faith and about the church. I reread the book of Acts a few times while praying the Lord would show me what He wanted the church to … Continue reading →

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The Evangelical Church Model and How It Destroys Pastors

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I’ve been pondering this for many years, but recently have been reminded how unhealthy the American model of church ministry really is. I’m not bashing the church, after all Jesus said, I will build my church and the gates of … Continue reading →

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Demonizing People

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Scott Ranck

For the last several years, people of faith are said to be intolerant, bigoted, homophobic and racist just to name a few. It is portrayed that the hate-filled Westboro Baptist Church is like the typical person of faith. Some people … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up Appearances

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Scott Ranck

We are working on a book, “Married but Lonely” in our life group this semester. As I read, I am having flashbacks to early years in our marriage. I remember on a few occasions Gayle would ask me if we … Continue reading →

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