Popular Spotlight RUFFIN ON RELIGION Mike Ruffin: Fear of death not unusual for most Christians The Rev. Mike Ruffin Mar 15, 2026 Mar 15, 2026 Updated Jun 25, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)kAmpD 2 49:=5[ x H2D E6CC:7:65 @7 562E9] x =@DE >J >@E96C H96? x H2D f J62CD @=5] $@ 562E9 H2D ?@E ;FDE 2 7:8>6?E @7 >J :>28:?2E:@?] x D2H :ED DE:?8 2?5 x F?56CDE@@5 9@H :E 4@F=5 E62C 2 72>:=J 2A2CE]k^AmkAmx DE:== 762C 562E9[ =2C86=J 3642FD6 x 4@?E:?F6 E@ G:6H :E E9C@F89 E96 6J6D @7 E92E f\J62C\@=5 H9@ =@DE 9:D >@E96C] *6E[ 7@C E96 >2EFC6 r9C:DE:2?[ 562E9 :D 2 A2CE @7 =:76 2?5 D9@F=5 ?@E 36 762C65 2?J >@C6 E92? 8@:?8 E@ 365 2E ?:89E @C 86EE:?8 FA :? 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Mike Ruffin: Five labels the world uses to describe Christians Mike Ruffin outlines how the world describes some Christians.
Mike Ruffin: Forgiveness can’t be withheld if Christ lives in your heart Mike Ruffin considers the gift of forgiveness as he looks at the Paul's letter, the book of Philimon.
Mike Ruffin: Moving day doesn’t only refer to golf Mike Ruffin talks about "moving day" in the Bible.
Mike Ruffin: Have you found your way back to church yet? Mike Ruffin asks, "Have you made it back to church?" Many got used to staying at home during COVID and watched services online.
Mike Ruffin: The value of a soul? Priceless! The Rev. Mike Ruffin tells us the value of a person's soul is priceless.
Mike Ruffin: We may get lonely, but we’re never alone The Rev. Mike Ruffin reminds Christians that they are never alone.
Mike Ruffin: Confession is good for the soul The Rev. Mike Ruffin points out that the old "Confession is good for the soul" leaves out part of the Proverb: "Open confession is good for the soul."
Mike Ruffin: Friend issued a wake-up call The Rev. Mike Ruffin recalls a heart attack scare and the words of a friend that got his attention.
Mike Ruffin: When dreams don’t come true The Rev. Mike Ruffin says the scriptures are a great place to go when you are disappointed.
Mike Ruffin: We have a partner through life’s trials The Rev. Mike Ruffin says Jesus is there to help and support, especially in times of trouble.
