Category Archives: Spirituality

Life is not About Your Possessions!

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I’m sitting on a porch in Pennsylvania this morning. I am here for a big family and friends picnic in the tradition of Glen and Shirley Ranck, my parents. I am also here to help my brother and sister finalize … Continue reading →

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Paradise Living

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Scott Ranck

For everyone who dreams of living in California, Florida, Hawaii or some other tropical paradise or who think, “If only I lived somewhere else, I’d be happy,” this blog is for you to ponder. Gayle and I moved to Florida … Continue reading →

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The Number 1 Killer of Marriages

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Scott Ranck

Our life group has been studying a book by David Clark, “Married but Lonely.” Almost no one in the group liked the writer’s approach, but it has opened some major conversation. Through the semester and gathering on all my past … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Phonics?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I’ve had a good time the last few days diving deeply into Colossians Chapter 3 in preparation for the Men’s Group Monday Night. I’m comparing the old life to what the chapter calls new life or real life in Christ. … Continue reading →

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My Gayle

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Scott Ranck

We noticed each other around 14 years old. We talked in the halls of our Junior High School and once in a while I walked her home from school. It was on one of those walks in the ninth grade … Continue reading →

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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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