Category Archives: Spirituality

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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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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