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A Fallen Ranger

A Fallen Ranger

Some may read this and scoff. How can people mourn the death of someone they never met?

Posted on 24 February 201824 February 2018 by Pastor KenPosted in PersonalTagged community, death, Lord of the Rings Online, Lusternia, Myst Online, Uru Live. 3 Comments

I’m Not Ready

I’m Not Ready

I couldn't sleep the night after. I rarely cry, and I didn't that night, but I felt like I wanted to. When I woke up the following morning, my fears had found form.

Posted on 11 November 201611 November 2016 by Pastor KenPosted in PersonalTagged advocacy, LGBTQ+, racism, suicide, suicide prevention, us presidential election, violence, xenophobia. Leave a comment

In the Midst of Tragedy

In the Midst of Tragedy

We live in a culture and society that does everything it can to hide grief. But it's not okay. Everything's not okay.

Posted on 15 September 2016 by Pastor KenPosted in PersonalTagged grief, miscarriage, pregnancy. 6 Comments

Communities

Communities

A discussion earlier today brought up the need for human beings to live in supportive communities. Where are your communitites?

Posted on 9 October 20149 October 2014 by Pastor KenPosted in PersonalTagged College, community, Seminary. 3 Comments

2013 in Review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Some interesting little tidbits here and there! A big, hearty THANK YOU to everyone who has read and commented on this blog this past year! Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about … Continue reading 2013 in Review

Posted on 6 January 2014 by Pastor KenPosted in Personal, ReviewsTagged annual report, year in review. Leave a comment

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Ken Ranos is the pastor at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Indianapolis, IN. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, he graduated from Capital University with a B.A. in Music and a B.A. in Religion; and from Trinity Lutheran Seminary with his M.Div. He’s a die-hard Chicago Blackhawks fan, a self-proclaimed nerd and geek, gamer, and student of liberation theology.

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