by Debby Efurd | Aug 29, 2018 | The Second Mile
Over the course of my life I’ve had the privilege of observing the work of many of God’s servants in action. There are those who have large international ministries, but the majority serve in smaller environments – all doing what they felt God had called them to do....
by Debby Efurd | Aug 27, 2018 | The Second Mile
Every young woman knows the old saying “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” in preparation for a wedding. While there’s no wedding in my sights (celebrating 30 year anniversary this year), I am preparing for something new, leaving the...
by Debby Efurd | Aug 23, 2018 | The Second Mile
History provides many tales of courage, principle and honor. The following is a story I read about this week that exemplifies all three of these. Hans and Sophie Scholl were German teenagers in the 1930s. Like most young Germans, they joined the Hitler Youth and...
by Debby Efurd | Aug 20, 2018 | The Second Mile
I’ve had some health issues recently. While the rest has helped, your prayers are appreciated. I’ve had many discussions with friends about forgiveness – debates actually. Is forgiveness conditional or unconditional? This past week I couldn’t stop thinking...
by Debby Efurd | Aug 9, 2018 | The Second Mile
I was five when I first saw and fell in love with a baby elephant with humongous ears (who later found out he could fly). “Dumbo” was one of my favorite Disney movies, and it is relevant today – Dumbo was made fun of and bullied, yet became a hero because his large...