by Michael Ruffin | Apr 4, 2018 | Opinion
I had the privilege of serving as an adjudicator for the extemporaneous speaking competition in the Region 5-AA Literary Meet. The event took place in early March at Lamar County High School in Georgia. The class of 1976, of which I am a member, was the first one to... by Michael Ruffin | Mar 19, 2018 | Opinion
The Apostle Paul presented a strong case that he and his fellow ministers had the right to be paid for their service. In a letter written in the middle of the first century to Christians living in the Greek city of Corinth, he asked, “If we have sown spiritual... by Michael Ruffin | Feb 26, 2018 | Opinion
I’ve considered myself a political moderate ever since I voted in my first election in November 1976. Now, I acknowledge that I usually vote for one party’s candidates because that party’s perspectives and policies for the most part align better with... by Michael Ruffin | Feb 9, 2018 | Opinion
We’ve lost three U.S. astronauts in recent months. Paul Weitz died on Oct. 22, 2017. He piloted Skylab II, which was the first manned mission to the first U.S. space station, in 1973. He was also the pilot for the first flight of the space shuttle Challenger in... by Michael Ruffin | Nov 13, 2017 | Opinion
Once upon a time, Vacation Bible School (VBS) lasted a week, took place in the morning and featured a highly structured opening assembly. During the assembly, the pianist would play a “stand-up chord” (a major lift) and a “sit-down chord” (a...
