Wise Words
Growing up I listened to my elders (most of the time) with their wise advice – clean your plate, make up your bed, wash behind your ears, the apple don’t fall too far from the tree … you get the picture. When I got older, I realized that a lot of the wisdom I...Just Do It
One man’s quiet courage during WWII proves that doing the right thing—especially when it’s costly—can preserve faith, dignity, and humanity.
Every Precious Memory
This year has been like many before … making my list and checking it twice. I’ve completed all my many tasks in preparation for Christmas. Now it’s time for cleaning and deliveries to be made. Sad to say, I’ve been dealing with these “lists” like another chore to be...Special Moments
If life is a vapor as James 4:14 says, treasure every moment you have. It may not be your last lap, but live like it is and enjoy it!
A History Lesson
Debby Efurd reflects on the powerful story of Oskar Schindler—an imperfect man transformed from a profit-driven Nazi industrialist into a courageous rescuer of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust—reminding us that even flawed people can be used by God for redemption and good.
Where Are You Going?
I have the funniest and most unique husband in the world. When we first met, he told me he had an unusual habit of visiting old cemeteries to see the history of the dearly departed and imagine their life stories. This was a first for me and, honestly, I thought...Lessons from My Mother: Salt, Light, and the Power of Words
I learned a lot from my Momma. To this day I hear her say, “Make up your bed; tie your shoes; eat your vegetables; did you brush your teeth?” But the all-time number one lesson was “Mind your tongue, young lady!” along with “If you can’t say something good about...Commencement
In this month of May, 2025, America saw the largest number of graduates in the history of the United States. Our family has attended one graduation ceremony, and I bet many of you have attended one, if not more. Graduations are a celebration for the hard work achieved...Grumpy People
As I was preparing to write this article on how to deal with difficult people, I originally intended to title it “Grumpy Old Men” after one of my favorite movies from 1993. Then it hit me — that’s not true. It’s not just men who can be grumpy, nor can it be just...Survival
By Debby Efurd “The only thing guaranteed in life is death and taxes.” — My daddy used to say that.While that may be true, there is something else guaranteed – every minute of every day, something will happen in the world that makes the news. That is true...What Is Your Legacy?
Let’s face it – I’m old — and I attend far too many funerals and memorial services. I attend out of respect for the families and in memory of the people I knew and cared about. Recently I’ve questioned, “What will be my legacy? What can I do that will make a...Get Go Tell It! – Debby’s Book
