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For the past several years I’ve been working hard at figuring myself out. I tend to be inquisitive anyway, but I’ve really wanted to know why I am the way I am. I recently heard about and then bought a … Continue reading →

Recently, there has been a cell phone company that features "My Circle," it allows you to have five or ten friends from any network you can call and not use your minutes.   In the realm of emotional needs, my top … Continue reading →

Over the last decade I have done some very hard work on myself. The desire was to discover spiritual and emotional health. In my current role at Bay Life Church in Brandon, FL, a study I did with our men … Continue reading →

May 12, 2007 will forever hold a special place in my life. On that date, Jessica Osborn became Jessica O. Ranck! Our first born son, Timothy, married well! Our families had an awesome weekend of festivities and near perfect weather for both … Continue reading →

Sixty years ago, Jackie Robinson began a journey of endurance. His breaking into the major leagues was both sweet and bitter. He endured untold prejudice every where he went. None of us know how deeply he was wounded by all … Continue reading →

Our family has been blessed with some colorful personalities! My mom has her place among that group. She is third to the youngest in a family with 8 siblings, yet she has been the one who has kept that family … Continue reading →

Gayle and I just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary on January 20th, 2007. We spent some time thinking back over the years and actually had some people ask us to what we attributed our longevity in marriage. My first statement … Continue reading →

In my never ending quest for truth, justice and the Christian way I keep learning some great stuff. I’ve recently been pondering why at times I feel emotionally distant from people I love. In getting ready for Thanksgiving with both … Continue reading →

I’m reading Daniel Goleman’s latest book, Social Intelligence. In it Goleman rehearses some classic thinking about relationships. He describes the "I-It" relationship where one person is virtually an object there to meet the needs of the other. Their feelings, value, … Continue reading →

Recently I read a great book titled, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. I’ve been practicing getting quiet and then writing about feelings that are buried within. Many things have bubbled up. I’ve had some people to forgive and some … Continue reading →