It seems that the more I talk about unity, the more people come up to me and say I agree with you but. There always seems to be a but. Although we have our differences, as the people of God we all have the same mission. That mission was given to us in the Great … Read more No More Buts
In every society and every culture there are things that are done with good intentions, that have negative outcomes. The concept of everybody gets a trophy is one of them. We think that in doing things like not keeping score in sports and giving everybody a trophy, we are helping our children’s self-esteem, we are … Read more Everybody Doesn’t Get a Trophy
As we prepare to observe the events of Holy Week culminating with the celebration of resurrection Sunday, one of the scriptures that many Christians will focus on during this season is John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Read more The Choice
The sermon for this Sunday was entitled “The Impossible Path to Salvation”. The primary text for the sermon was Exodus 20:1-17 (the Ten Commandments). I also used Romans 2:17-27 and Romans 3:19-20. The main point of the sermon was that the Law is a path to salvation, if one can follow it all the days … Read more Let go of the Izums
Wednesday, February 14 was Valentine’s Day. Couples made plans to go out to celebrate. Cards, candy, flowers, and other gifts were exchanged. For those of us within the Christian community Wednesday, February 14 was Ash Wednesday. It represents the beginning of the season of Lent, a time of reflection, sacrifice, and self-examination. For the staff, … Read more Light in the Darkness
A house divided against itself cannot stand, but a house unified cannot be toppled. In more than one instance the Bible tells us that unity is important. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 … Read more The Power of U.N.I.T.Y
Hi, I’m Rev. Franklin Ruff and this is my personal blog page. I am a native of Detroit Michigan. I graduated from Detroit Northwestern high school; shortly after graduation, I joined the United States Navy Reserves. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Davenport university and a Master of Divinity degree from … Read more Introduction
