by Debby Efurd | Sep 20, 2018 | The Second Mile |
A lady in front of me at the grocery store had a real melt down today. Sadly, I couldn’t flee the area fast enough to avoid witnessing her tirade at the clerk, then the sacker, and finally her children. After she left I told the clerk, “she must be having a bad...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 17, 2018 | The Second Mile |
America seems to have grown apathetic about their faith. A recent Pew research study shows 97.3% of professing “born-again believers” have never shared the gospel with another person. Maybe we’re taking our freedom of faith for granted. I bet if you lived in...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 13, 2018 | The Second Mile |
Some fifty years ago, 85% of American children attended church on a regular basis. Today, only 4% attend regularly. When the pastor made that statement, I remembered my own upbringing in church, particularly my “Jesus Movement” days. During the early ‘70’s, I was...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 10, 2018 | The Second Mile |
After learning of the death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, each of her famous songs replayed in my head. I found myself dancing to her music and singing at the top of my lungs, especially when she sang Respect (… all I’m asking for is a little respect …). ...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 7, 2018 | The Second Mile |
If I tell you I’m off for “R&R,” what am I talking about? Many would say “Rest & Relaxation,” or some other definition. Over the last year “R&R” will forever stand for “Redemption & Reconciliation.” Let me tell you about it. When we moved to the...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 4, 2018 | The Second Mile |
Thanks to all of you for the outpouring of encouragement on my journey to better health. Now that I have started the journey, here’s an update on my path. As with any trip, you have to pack. My “guide/trainer” gave me a specific grocery list (organic, no...
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...
by Debby Efurd | Aug 7, 2018 | The Second Mile |
I messed up. This week when I heard school was ready to start, I was shocked. “School doesn’t start until after Labor Day,” I thought to myself. Well, where have I been for the last umpteen gillion years … school has started in August for at least the last quarter...
