Silence Is Deadly: The Story That Helped Change Domestic Violence Law
A powerful true story about a 17-year-old girl who broke the silence on domestic violence in 1931—and helped change the law. Learn why silence is deadly and where victims can find help.
As a Man Thinketh: Mental Health, Truth & a Sound Mind
The phrase “as a man thinketh so is he” is a shortened version of “for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he,” found in Proverbs 23:7. This proverb highlights the idea that a person’s inner thoughts and beliefs shape their true...Just Say No
First Lady Nancy Reagan spearheaded an anti-drug advertising campaign entitled “Just Say No!” in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. The phrase became an instant success phrase used in all areas of society. When I hear it today, I remember the television commercials...You Can Make a Difference
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Cary John Efurd Ministries was formed in 2022 with a single purpose in mind – to advocate for mental health, recovery from addictions and alcoholism, and to minister to the incarcerated and homeless. Many ask why we focus on mental health....Where Hope is Found
In preparation for the holidays, our family regularly contributes to Angel Tree’s, food boxes for the less fortunate, as well as supplying needs for homeless shelters. There is no shortage of needs to be met, and more people than ever need hope. I well remember times...No Pit So Deep
September is National Recovery Month, dedicated to those in recovery from any form of addiction. That fact hit me hard this week as my family was met with personal loss and as our nation dealt with another senseless act of violence. The fact is that anyone,...A Very Real and Growing Problem
With so many “breaking” news reports these days, I almost missed a news report about Grayson Murray, a handsome, young, up-and-coming PGA golf pro who had an amazing life ahead of him. So what was reported?Grayson, just 30 years old, had won two tournaments on the PGA...What’s On Your Mind?
The mind is a beautiful thing. Stories have been written about it, movies made about it, and we hear something on the radio or TV every single day about it. Unfortunately, lately what we hear is the mind/mental health for a lot of Americans is declining...Making Amends
Webster’s dictionary defines “amends” as “to do something to correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation that one has caused.” Every human being at some point will be faced with making amends to someone. I certainly have. Making amends is different...Cunning, Baffling and Powerful
My husband and I are founders of a ministry that advocates for mental health, recovery from addiction, ministering to the incarcerated and the homeless. Many ask why we focus on mental health. Well, if you turn on the news or listen to the radio at any...What the World Needs Now
Any time of the day, any day of the week, anywhere in the world we hear the same thing … the state of mental health is suffering and declining. Recently the Associated Press reported that suicide has reached an all-time high in the US. About 49,500 people died by...Get Go Tell It! – Debby’s Book
