Opinion

By Mike Ruffin

The Apostle Paul, writing to his beloved friends in Philippi, said, “I thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3).

Here in this week of Thanksgiving, I want to thank God for people.

I thank God for my parents, the late Champ and Sara Ruffin, who provided me with life and love. I thank God for the people of my hometown of Barnesville, who gave me a wonderful place to grow up.
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Coming of age in Savannah, as I did, one was constantly in the presence of military personnel. Savannah, with its strategic port, has always worn a target around its bejeweled neck and thus has always been well-fortified and defended.

When I was a kid, Savannah had Hunter Field and Travis Field. Travis Field was home to the Air National Guard. Today it is Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport. [Full Story »] 

By Mike Ruffin

Nov. 1 was All Saints’ Day. The observance started off in the early church as a way to remember and celebrate the martyrs, those who were faithful to the Lord at the cost of their lives.

It eventually evolved into a day to honor all of the Lord’s saints who have made it home.

Many churches observe All Saints’ Day by recalling the lives of those members who have died during the preceding 12 months. We did that in the last couple of churches I served as pastor.
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