by Debby Efurd | Aug 2, 2018 | The Second Mile |
Practically every job description written contains the phrase, “other duties as assigned.” Jobs on a farm are no different. Last week I took our van to the shop for some needed maintenance. I got in, turned on the ignition, and nothing … deader than a door...
by Debby Efurd | Jul 23, 2018 | The Second Mile |
I’ve been on this earth longer than dirt (well, it seems that way), but I’ve come to realize I have a lot more to learn, so I plan on being around awhile. One of my biggest lessons over the last several years regarded my faith. As a young Christian, I thought...
by Debby Efurd | Jul 5, 2018 | The Second Mile |
The voice was calling to him from the cornfields of Iowa … “if you build it, he will come.” That line worked well for Kevin Costner on the big screen in Field of Dreams. However, there aren’t any cornfields in Pittsburg. Let me explain. We’ve had three major...
by Debby Efurd | May 24, 2018 | The Second Mile |
I read an AFA article this week that asked, “Is error free Bible required to prove Christianity true?” Now THAT caught my attention and I had I felt I had an answer, but wanted to hear what the author had to say. Dr. Frank Turek, author, apologist, and host of...
by Debby Efurd | Mar 31, 2018 | The Second Mile |
I like good quotes … short, sweet, succinct, simple, straight-forward. Each week in church I look for one or two good quotes from the pastor, because I have just enough memory left to remember short and sweet. This week I want to share some of my favorite quotes...
by Debby Efurd | Nov 8, 2017 | The Second Mile |
I’ve been reading about humility this week, which is a virtue I need and a whole lot of people in this world could use more of. Whenever I start to think everyone should take “my way or the highway,” a nice slice of humble pie quickly cures that stinkin’ thinkin’...
by Debby Efurd | Dec 19, 2016 | The Second Mile |
Last week I was sharing my story at a women’s group. I made the statement that a baby changes everything … the birth of my son certainly changed my own life and I know first-hand the number of people who say “my life would not be same without my son or daughter.” A...
by Debby Efurd | Sep 4, 2016 | The Second Mile |
Labor Day officially ends the lazy, hazy days of summer. It’s the last chance for many to enjoy a long weekend, family trips, cookouts and concerts. I’m in East Texas relaxing and taking many naps and deep breaths. This is my chance to get a break before what many...
by Debby Efurd | Aug 28, 2016 | The Second Mile |
It’s that time of year, when schools re-open and class reunions occur all the time. It’s been many decades since I graduated, but there are moments that are special and unforgettable. My senior prom was one of those special occasions. After all, it was my first...
by Debby Efurd | Mar 6, 2016 | The Second Mile |
I have a confession to make. I was sitting in church today, pretending to listen to the sermon, but instead was rummaging through my Bible when I ran across some notes I scratched in the back. There wasn’t a date (but had to have been since 2008 when I bought the...
by Debby Efurd | Nov 22, 2015 | The Second Mile |
There is great fulfillment for a parent to be able to give gifts that are most wanted by their children (within reason). I remember times waiting in long lines at the toy store for the latest and greatest model of Transformer, driving hundreds of miles in the wee...
by Debby Efurd | Nov 10, 2015 | The Second Mile |
The older I get the more things I seem to misplace. Mail, keys, wallet … it’s frustrating. Thank goodness I haven’t gotten too old to forget losing something much larger a long time ago. Let me tell you about it. I was 19 when I got my first job paying real money...
