Category Archives: Health and wellness

The Remedy for Burn-Out

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Scott Ranck

Where are you right now? I mean, where are you on the inside. Look at the following four options and see which one most identifies your present spiritual condition. You are full. Full of joy, excited by life’s opportunities. You … Continue reading →

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Better Than or Less Than

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Scott Ranck

Pride has deep roots in our human family. A case can be made that pride is the root of almost all our internal and external conflicts. I’ve discovered many subtle ways pride has flavored my life with less than ideal … Continue reading →

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When My Number is Up!

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Scott Ranck

Jesus taught us in Revelation 1:18, I am the living one. I died, but look–I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. God is God and I am not! Since my motorcycle … Continue reading →

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Happiness From Within

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Scott Ranck

One month ago tomorrow, two of the things I’ve enjoyed most over the last couple years were removed from my life. Since November of 2014, every time I had a chance to feel the wind in my face riding through … Continue reading →

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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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