Category Archives: Health and wellness

Habits/Routines

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Scott Ranck

At a recent work event we were given a book, “The Power of the Habit.” Charles Duhigg, the author communicates some powerful teachings that have really helped me this week. I’ve actually developed his teaching a little further. Here are … Continue reading →

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Wicked or Wounded?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Part of what I did at the cold weather shelter a couple of nights ago was run a background check on everyone who stayed. The purpose is to make sure no sexual predators are in the shelter. After everyone is … Continue reading →

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Wrestling With Helping the Homeless

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Scott Ranck

For many years our church was involved with helping people who had addiction problems. One of my best friends is a recovering addict and he was my mentor. We were taught and our program followed some guiding principles. The first … Continue reading →

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Pondering Righteousness

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Scott Ranck

There is none righteous the Bible declares. Not through works of righteousness we have done but by His mercy people can be saved. No one will glory/brag in His presence. Righteousness is a standard much like a framing square to … Continue reading →

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Birthday Ponderings

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Scott Ranck

So here I sit, early in the morning on my 60th Birthday. Mentally, I still think I’m in my mid-twenties but physically, I know that isn’t true. Last night a good friend told me about a wise college professor who … Continue reading →

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Come to Me

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Scott Ranck

The experts say, every child needs their mother’s love and their father’s approval. Parents do the best they can with what they have to work with but none does it perfectly. So, we grow to adults with our tanks partially … Continue reading →

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I have rebel tendencies!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Scott Ranck

I decided to build a shed in my backyard to get the lawn mower and other stuff out of the garage. I did some research on codes etc. I discovered in FL (wrongly) that if you build a shed over … Continue reading →

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Racism Vs. Reality

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Scott Ranck

This is such a hot button topic it is difficult to talk about. The last thing I want to do is offend any of my African-American Friends, who are many. I think of men and women I love and respect, Michael, … Continue reading →

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Just a Dream?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Scott Ranck

As we approach three months since my 86-year-old mom went to be with the Lord, I had an amazing dream last night. The dream was someone sent me something on Facebook. The description said, “Don’t look at this until you … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Worldview & Specific Sins

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Scott Ranck

Every human being is born flawed. We are willful. Parents see this behavior beginning as early as 18 months and quickly moves into what is commonly referred to as “The terrible twos.” Based on my previous post, all of us … Continue reading →

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