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Identify or Compare?

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Scott Ranck

I have been doing much reading of late. One of my favorite writers Lance Dodes, MD has written a couple new works I’ve been reading. Along with some other reading it all came together to gift me with an insight … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Scott Ranck

I’ve been imagining a pie chart that pictures my surrender lately. For most my adult life, surrender to the Lord was about 95-97%. I always had a sliver of the pie that I felt I could manage. More times than … Continue reading →

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Problem Drinking

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Scott Ranck

Some of my earliest childhood memories included drinking alcohol. I remember my dad asking me to bring him a beer when I was quite small, only a few years old. I remember asking for a sip and sometimes he would … Continue reading →

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Never Done

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Scott Ranck

I’ve recently been reminded the journey of spiritual growth is never done in this life. I remembered back to early days in church and what was called “Testimony Meetings.” It appeared to me as a young man, the old timers … Continue reading →

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How To Enjoy Marriage; Perspective On Our 42nd Anniversary

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Scott Ranck

42 years ago, I had been nineteen for twenty days, when Gayle walked down the aisle to become my wife. We met early in Jr. High School. One day in 9th grade, I walked her home from school and on the … Continue reading →

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Harmony of the Senses in Decision Making!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Scott Ranck

At the end of 2014, I began in Genesis 1 reading the Bible with a two-pronged prayer. Lord, I want to know you better and I want you to show me things I need to learn. He has been taking … Continue reading →

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The Seasons of Life

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I don’t know how already, but it is my Birthday again! The years roll by rather quickly. I am 61 years old today. We just finished celebrating Christmas in Florida with two of our adult children and then traveled to … Continue reading →

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The God Who Is!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I regularly hear people say, “My god isn’t like that!” They may be referring to a particular biblical teaching they disagree with when making that comment. The truth is we don’t get to decide what God is like. God is. … Continue reading →

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Ferguson, The Real Problem

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Scott Ranck

There is an epidemic in our land. It is progressive and insidious. It is slowly eroding the way of life we have known in America. No, it isn’t racism. It impacts every race of people, though some people groups seem … Continue reading →

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To Be Known and Celebrated

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Scott Ranck

I just had several days in South Williamsport, PA. I am always analyzing things from an emotional/spiritual place. Reviewing my trip and trying to figure out what it is about this place that has such a hold on me a … Continue reading →

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