The internet has a seductive allure for people (and even businesses) to work anonymously. If you’re one of those who wants to work anonymously, that’s a mistake. Don’t get me wrong. I understand wanting or even needing to be or feel anonymous…sometimes. However…online success is so much more difficult when you’re invisible. You just won’t be all that relevant…simply because no one will know who you are … Read the rest…
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About Tony
Tony Funderburk is the Christian Author Writer Podcaster and Publisher Who Shares The Rhyme and Reason and Power of God’s Love. He has written and published over 100 books for adults and kids, thousands of articles, and hundreds of songs filled with faith, hope, and joy. Get downloads to some free songs and The Very First 6 Days, a rhyming book for kids about the creation week, with a subscription to his Daily Devotional today.
Thinking about being a minister of God? Well, here’s a checklist you might wanna run through to see if you’re willing to endure the marks of the ministry. See if you can truly say you are… 1. in much patience 2. in tribulations 3. in needs 4. in distresses 5. in stripes 6. in imprisonments 7. in tumults 8. in labors 9. in sleeplessness … Read the rest…
So, how do you understand the inexplicable? You can’t. Or can you? Or is there really such a thing as understanding the inexplicable universe? Pondering the mysteries of the universe without the “site map” can lead to brain melt-down. Or total brain freeze. You’ll either find the thoughts blending together into one abstract blur, or they’ll just get stuck; like your tongue on a … Read the rest…
God’s Love Is Greater Than The Hatred of the World
The hatred of the world is virtually palpable these days. It grows from ignorance and selfishness. It abounds in the minds of many who claim that hatred only exists in others. That’s the definition of hypocrisy. Unfortunately hypocrisy tends to be invisible to the hypocrite. And that’s partly how the hatred of this world grows. OK…now that I’ve opened this article with so much … Read the rest…
Ransom: a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner – That’s a pretty good description of the ransom that was paid for your release. And mine. And everyone else’s. Your life is held prisoner in this fallen world. Your body is held prisoner to sin, and sin demands a ransom. And if the ransom isn’t paid, you’ll be … Read the rest…
Drink From The Cup of Life
Why would you ever prefer death? I mean living out your life here on planet earth with a skull and crossbones attitude. Why would you do that? Why wouldn’t you rather find, fill, and drink from the cup of life? Could it be… …that the source of Life, Jesus (your Creator btw) is a stumbling block? His story, His book (the Bible) says this … Read the rest…
God Is Not Responsible For Evil
When you can latch onto the idea that God is not responsible for evil…and when you know not to say, “the devil made me do it”…that only leaves one source for evil. Look out. This is gonna sting…human beings. Yep, you and I are the (potential) source for all the bad stuff going on in the world. And there’s only one thing between us … Read the rest…

