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Tony Funderburk Posted on April 22, 2022 by TonyMay 6, 2022
Black men - white men is right when?

I read an article on LinkedIn that was so incredibly stupid. And part of the stupidity is how the article was high in the feed of a platform (supposedly) focused on business. Why was the article stupid? Because it glorified black men. And that’s a huge part of the problem with so-called “social justice warriors.” They do what the claim to hate.

One of the subheads in the article said, “Support Black men. ✊🏽”

Then it went on to say…

“📢 I’m going to say that again. SUPPORT Black men! 👑
🙏🏽Respect Black men, pay Black men, and promote Black men! 💰
There’s nothing Black men can’t do.”

I don’t know if you’ll be able to see the emojis, but they included fists, crowns, megaphones, and bags of money. Just for that extra visual effect, in case you don’t get the racist point. Oops, I’m sure they didn’t mean to be racist.

But let’s say, for the sake of argument (I mean, open and honest debate), that the writer simply wanted to acknowledge a certain segment of our society. OK, if that’s the case, then you should be able to replace the word “black” with another word to describe another segment of society. And that word should be just as valid. Right?

Let’s see. What word should we try? Hmm…

How about the word, “white?”

Yeah, let’s put white into a couple of those sentences.

Support white men. Respect white men.  Pay white men. And promote white men.

Still has that ring of relevance, right? I mean, if it’s true for some men, it’s true for all men. Right?

Here’s another stupid paragraph from that stupid article…

“And shout out to some of my favorite Black Kings 👑 dropping serious knowledge on this platform, supporting me and amplifying my message by liking and sharing my posts, giving me a word of encouragement, or even appearing on my podcast Black Power Moves, part of the EBONY Media Covering Black America Podcast Network. I see you and I love you, Kings!! ❤️”

OK, I know I keep saying it’s stupid. But I should explain why it’s stupid. I shouldn’t have to. Because it should be blatantly obvious. Nevertheless, here goes.

When you decide to call out someone based on the color of their skin, you’re swimming in the racist pool. And the racist pool isn’t reserved for any particular color. Sadly, people of all skin tones swim there.

The only race, for humans, is the human race.

So, if you’re truly not a racist, then you can promote, respect, support, and LOVE men. And women. If you’re truly not a racist, you can LOVE your neighbor as yourself. Regardless of the wonderful variety of skin shades.

Without love, you’re liable to say the stupidest stuff.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on April 18, 2022 by TonyApril 19, 2022
Father figure passes test because he DOES know best

Who needs a father figure these days? Nobody. Right? We’ve got social media. And celebrities who know what’s best for you and your kids. Yeah, right. As if.

About 10 years ago I wrote about a father figure TV show.

Way back in 1954, there was a family focused sitcom called “Father Knows Best.” It starred Robert Young as the father, and his wife was played by Jane Wyatt. This fictional couple had 3 kids, two daughters and one son. The situations (the “sit” part of sitcom) most times were problems one of the family member would have. And almost all of the time father really did know best. So, audiences got to see a very positive father figure.

Of course, that’s all just too cornball nowadays. No longer does it appear that father knows best in sitcoms or any other place in mainstream entertainment. And, way too often, the father in a modern day sitcom is the bumbling buffoon whose kids or wife or best friend have to come to his rescue.

Hardly the kind of father figure you could trust to give you good advice.

Well, I’d like you to consider how we humans are more like the kids from “Father Knows Best” than some contemporary sitcom. And, for the sake of argument, I’ll present my Heavenly Father, God, as the father of us all. (By the way, He truly is, but I’ll save that for another time)

Anyway…

We “kids” seem to always think we have all the answers. We know best. And we argue with one another. We steal from each other. We cheat on tests. Plus, we make terrible messes.

Then, we think only WE can clean up our messes. And our Father doesn’t have a clue what we’re going through or have gone through. How could He? He hasn’t walked a mile in our moccasins. Right?

But we forget something pretty important.

He was here long before we were. Hmm…do you suppose He could possibly have any experience we could learn from? Or knowledge we don’t yet possess? Or mechanisms in place that can provide solutions to our predicaments?

Well, check out this example of what I mean.

In 2010, “kids” made a huge mess in the Gulf of Mexico. You might recall the BP oil spill that leaked almost 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf. And it was sort of like kids playing in dad’s pool and spilling a bunch of gunk into it. The kids sprang into frantic action to find something to clean it up. Then, they remembered, hey, mom has some dish detergent that the commercial said cleans up oil. Quick, grab the bottle and pour the whole thing in the pool.

What the kids didn’t realize was that their father had thought ahead. When he bought the pool, he made sure the installers included state-of-the-art self-cleaning microbes that could degrade and even eradicate the gunk. So, the kids, in their frantic efforts to leave dad out of the equation (and to keep him from even knowing about it) actually made the problem worse. Or, at the very least, made it take longer for the microbes to do their best.

(see an example of what I’m talking about here)

This simplistic scenario is to illustrate a point.

This world, with its “ecosystem,” and even every creature in it, is here by design.

Our Father designed it. He did a brilliant job of creating a smorgasbord of things to eat. And a huge variety of creatures who can make sure it’s eaten. His architectural, mathematical, and scientific brilliance can be seen in everything from the giant whale down to the single cell.

If only we could all learn to trust His brilliance. And if only we could all see how His failsafe systems, with their awe-inspiring redundancies, prove how much He loves us.

Yeah, if only we could all love the ultimate Father Figure in return. Because He truly does know best.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on April 8, 2022 by TonyApril 19, 2022
Equality is a myth. Yes, it certainly ith.

News alert! Equality is a myth. You and I are not equal. And no one else is your equal either. Or mine. And we will never be equal. NEVER.

And that’s not a bad thing.

I’ve worked a lot of different jobs in my time here on planet Earth. The one vocation that stuck was singer songwriter. I’ve driven trucks, forklifts, tractors, motorcycles, all kinds of “cycles” and vehicles. And I’ve been a finish carpenter, a family photographer, a bartender, a construction detailer, a junk mail machine operator, and an awards jewelry maker (don’t ask). AND I’ve been a milkman, a college student, a hamburger flipper at McDonald’s. Plus, I’ve been a grocery store sacker and stocker, a “utility” guy at Sears (I gathered trash and bound it up in those giant bundles…after school and on Saturdays), a hay hauler, a sodbuster, and a paper boy. AND I’ve been a mortgage inspector, a furniture refinisher, and general handyman. Oh yeah, I’ve also been a copywriter, a jingle writer, a voiceover specialist, video editor, podcast creator and host.

And I’m probably leaving at least a couple out. But the only one that stuck for a long time was singer songwriter.

And that list proves equality is a myth.

Because the list of jobs you’ve had probably isn’t that many. Or, even if you’ve had that many, they weren’t the same. And even if, by some miracle, you had exactly the same jobs, you didn’t have them in the same order and for the same amount of time.

But, even beyond all that glut of information is the fact that I wasn’t even equal to myself. Much less equal to anyone else in those roles. Some jobs I did very well. Others I didn’t do well. And none of them made me who I truly am.

And that brings me to where equality is NOT a myth.

The value of your life. And mine. That’s where we’re exactly equal.

Because God created us. And because He’s eternal, He put that eternity into each and every one of us.

Well we’re equal when we’re born; so some famous men have said.
But there’s still some crazy notions in a lot of people’s heads.
They don’t want to face the future while they’re living in the past.
We’ve got to learn to live together and we’ve got to make it fast.
Do you think that God in Heaven would be proud of what he sees?
I think He wants us all to stop and get rid of this disease.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on April 4, 2022 by TonyApril 19, 2022
Love life is dead for the empty head

In all my years as a singer songwriter I’ve maintained a general sense of optimism. And I believe you could ask anyone who knows me, and they’d say I definitely love life.

But, I wonder why so many singer songwriters nowadays are so full of angst.

I’m not saying they don’t have a good reason. I just wonder why so many of them might have a “good reason” for being so full of darkness and angst. Is it the economy? Or the culture? I mean, c’mon, do we really need another cop show or vampire show with death and mayhem in nearly every frame?

Could it be a case of what’s-good-for-#1 Rockstar-is-good-enough-for-me? In other words…a pack forms behind the lead dog, and they go wherever he (or she) leads. Surely that’s not it.

I know a lot of pop icons would call me lame. Or a sugar-coated-do-gooder. Or another one of those Christians with his head in the sand and no grasp on reality.

But I really don’t care.

Because I prefer to remain an optimist.

After all, if the Christian message is true (translation: “since the Christian message is true”), then I’m on the winning team. My Head Coach will lead my team to victory over all other opposing teams. The leader of my pack is the only True Alpha male (psst…He’s also the Omega Man!). And that makes me sing with hope and joy.

Because I love life and the opportunity to live it.

I love the:

  • smooth sailing,
  • trials and tribulations
  • growing up,
  • gaining knowledge,
  • gaining friends,
  • awards and rewards,
  • challenges and failures,
  • clouds and sunshine,
  • joy and laughter,
  • pain and redemption, and
  • words and music…

…that altogether make up this journey. It’s not a two part journey…it’s a two place journey. And I’m an eager participant in both. This place we’re in right now is amazing and difficult. The next place will be unfathomably kinetic, energizing, and joyous.

But not for everyone.

That’s a shame because it’s really not difficult to achieve. You just need to believe.

Not in dreams…not in yourself…not in a “force”…not in the “law of attraction”…not in internal spirits…not in Mohammed, Confucious, Buddha, Allah, or even Oprah, Billy, or Barak…

Only in Jesus. If that’s the only name you find offensive or problematic, try to find out why.

The second place of your life depends on that One name. And…

What if I’m right? What if it’s true
All of these things I’ve been sayin’ to you?
What if you die and it’s not the end?
What if your life is nothing you can defend?
You think I’m wrong…that I don’t walk in the light,
But what if I’m right?

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Tony Funderburk Posted on April 1, 2022 by TonyApril 19, 2022
Absolute Truth test leaves people distressed

I got into a discussion, which quickly degraded into something I hadn’t seen coming. And it was a talk with someone I didn’t think would take things in such a negative direction. I won’t go into those details right now. But, after the scene was over, I thought back to an absolute truth test I posted exactly 11 years ago, today.

I’m gonna share it with you again. Because if there’s no such thing as absolute truth, then my faith is based on potentially false information. And that could be disastrous. Unless, of course, everyone’s going to Heaven, regardless of what they do, say, or think in this life.

So, here’s the test I shared. And it’s not based on professional psychoanalysis or scientific diagrams or mathematical data. I’m just asking questions I believe can help you understand why it’s important to know. Doesn’t matter if you’re a simple singer songwriter, a corporate CEO, a truck driver, a teacher, or a mom or dad. Because it’s a good idea to know if absolute truth exists.

Answer these 10 absolute truth test questions honestly.

1. Which is a better book to read?

A. The Bible
B. The Purpose Driven Life

2. Which is better to use when you discuss matters of life with someone?

A. The truth
B. Awareness of and sensitivity to their feelings

3. Which has more evidence and is easier to prove?

A. That Jesus existed
B. That you exist

4. When a woman becomes pregnant, inside her is…

A. Another human life
B. No one can truly say

5. Who is more likely to be shot and killed?

A. An American citizen in America
B. A soldier in the mid-East

6. Who is more likely to become an unwed mother?

A. A public school girl
B. A homeschool girl

7. Which will always be absolutely wrong…no matter what?

A. Rape
B. Lying

8. “Rights” are something you can…

A. Defend
B. Vote on

9. Even the tiniest single cell is…

A. Irreducibly complex
B. An amazingly unexplainable phenomenon

10. Absolute Truth exists because…

A. God exists
B. I say so

Does your worldview make you say something like, “Truth doesn’t exist.” Or “Absolute truth doesn’t exist.” If so, then you need another worldview because your current one refutes itself in about 1 second.

To deny truth is to deny your own existence. Or at the very least, question your own existence. And when you can’t even be sure if YOU exist, then absolutely nothing else you say or do has any meaning or relevance. After all, why would I (or anyone) want to waste time debating issues with someone who might not even exist?

I encourage you to seek truth. Seek wisdom. When you get it, I promise, you absolutely won’t be sorry.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 27, 2022 by TonyMarch 27, 2022
Wimpy song that no man will sing along

Contemporary schmontemporary Christian music. Most of it could easily be mistaken for another “Top 40 love song.” And most of it is unmanly, to say the least. And real men, in church, won’t sing along with a wimpy song.

So, who’s to say what a wimpy song in church is?

OK, I’ll go first. One of the signs of a wimpy song is when it’s led by a young man in a medium to high, breathy voice. Another sign is when a line, or section of the song, is sung over and over and over in mantra style. And then, top those signs off with a message based on feelings and not the powerful truth of God’s word.

Yeah, those kinds of songs shouldn’t be considered “praise and worship.”

And there are lots of people who question how churches have gotten to this point. In fact, I read a discussion thread where a woman made this comment about the music in a church service she attended:

“I went to a Southern Baptist Church recently. There were more women than men. The pastor was a young man. The music was a blend of traditional hymns, set to jazz/rythym and blues/rock/contemporary music. I think the singing was led by a large, bouncy woman. The sermon was about stuff like, women being different from men, but not inferior to them and sprinkled with a few anecdotal stories about pastor and his wife. Later there was a potluck (high point).”

That describes a lot of churches in America.

Maybe yours. More women than men. Music (and even the main message) led by women. Anecdotal stories rather than valuable nuggets of wisdom direct from God’s word. And those are ingredients to a recipe for spiritual disaster in the house of God.

But I get it. When real men (aka older, wiser) won’t pick up the banner and lead, those positions of leadership go to women and younger men who will. And that’s not how God says He wants it to be.

But let’s remember…we’re nicer than God now. And He doesn’t have to live in our current world. So, how could He possibly know what we’re going through? And what our spirits need?

Yeah, now that I think about it, forget everything I just said. Because I put my faith and trust in God’s word. And that’s been translated so many times, so many ways…by men. So, there’s really no way to know if we’re singin’ wimpy songs or offering powerful praise and worship.

Gosh, I feel so embarrassed that I even brought it up.

Please forget you ever read any of this. Sing whatever you feel like.

Have a nice day.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 18, 2022 by TonyMarch 21, 2022
Put up with fools and ignore wisdom tools

“For you put up with fools gladly, since you yourselves are wise! For you put up with it if one brings you into bondage, if one devours you, if one takes from you, if one exalts himself, if one strikes you on the face”

Wow! Talk about a timely quote. William Shakespeare really knew what he was talking about, didn’t he. I mean, he totally nailed what’s going on in America right now. And it starts with “elected officials.” From presidents, through national senators and representatives, all the way down to the town counsel where you live.

Even heads of tiny households think they’re wise while they put up with fools.

I just saw 77 executive orders that some guy named Joe published in 2021. (side note: if you believe Joe could actually write those executive orders, I’d like to talk to you about some special land for sale)

Anyway…

Joe published 77 (more) ways he’d like to “bring you into bondage.” And because so many of them use words like equity and respect and justice, many (if not most) people assume it’s wise to put up with them.

But it’s foolish to believe in and trust and “put up with fools gladly.” And if you’re unable to see them for the fools they are, you’re not wise. I don’t care how much money you make, the level of your education, or your sphere of influence. One of the easiest examples is that guy named Joe. Surely you can see he’s a fool. If not, c’mon man.

Now wait a sec. Hold on! Did I say that quote, at the top of this article, was by William Shakespeare? Hmm. Yeah, sure ’nuff. I just read it, and that’s what I said. But that’s not true. Because a guy named Paul, who lived about 1500 years before Mr. Shaky, was the actual author.

And HE was inspired by God to write to the people of Corinth and mock their “wisdom.”

Because God wants every one of us to know the difference between lip service and true wisdom.

Trouble is, not too many people care.

But I do.

It’s why I write, virtually every day, about wisdom and truth. But, even more importantly, I write for the core reason God shared His word through the inspired writings of many different authors.

Do you know what that core reason is? I hope so. Because it’s a matter of life and death.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 17, 2022 by TonyMarch 17, 2022
Drumbeat Island in my brain and my hand

Maewyn Succat (and I’m not sure how you pronounce that name) marched to the beat of a different drum. To say the least. His life reads like the script to a Hollywood movie. I’ll call it “Welcome to Drumbeat Island.”

First thing of note is how he was captured by pirates sometime in the late fourth or early fifth century. Then, he was sold into slavery and kept in bondage for six years. But somehow he managed to escape to France. And there he became a monk. After that, he became a bishop and eventually a missionary.

And that’s where Drumbeat Island comes into play (pun slightly intended).

During his mission to a particular island, Maewyn lured all the snakes to the sea where they drowned. And he did that by beating a drum. In fact, he beat the drum so enthusiastically that he knocked a hole in it. Of course, this is all according to legend. And legend also says that an angel appeared and mended the drum so Maewyn could get rid of all the snakes.

Evidently Maewyn’s drumming made the soil so repulsive to snakes that, to this day, they die immediately if they even touch the ground on that island.

But that’s just a small glimpse of what Maewyn Succat accomplished in his life. And he was buried near a famous cathedral on that island. And would you believe it? People still talk about him all the time.

In fact, Maewyn’s fame spread throughout most of the western world. And we even recognize him around this time every year. Oh yeah, I left out one detail.

After his death, the people of that (drumbeat) island, also known as the Emerald Isle, renamed Maewyn and made him a Saint. You probably know him by his more famous name. Saint Patrick.

So, enjoy some green beer, live music, and parades today. Whatever you do to celebrate. But also, take a moment to think about Maewyn and how he and his drum got rid of all the snakes in Ireland.

And now Tony O’Fundy would like to leave ya with this famous sayin’…

“May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you’re dead.”

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 16, 2022 by TonyMarch 17, 2022
Believe in something large and let God be in charge

When it comes to living a full life, you gotta believe in something. And you gotta begin to live it. And keep going. Of course, you can also simply give up. That’s always an option, too. When you keep going after life, you WILL get knocked down. But you get up and go again. That’s not failure. But giving up…yes…that’s failure.

I’m not talking about leaving one idea for another as giving up. Sometimes that’s the best way to keep going. I’m talking about simply giving up. Saying, “that’s it…I just can’t go on.” That’s failure.

So believe in something. Truly believe.

And, of course, I always recommend you believe and trust in God. But, even here on Earth, you can still believe in, and work on, something that’s a large representation of God. Relationships.

A successful relationship requires you to keep going even when it strains you to the breaking point. You don’t give up on it because it’s difficult. You don’t quit because it’s uncomfortable. And you don’t abandon it even if it seems hopeless. It might abandon you, but you can’t control that. You can only control you. And that’s why you must…

Believe And Begin

Summer in those eyes; I know they hide no lies
That gaze behind the lace
Takes me to a faraway place
Where day is never done;
We chase the midnight sun
And raise the golden chalice
To toast the Aurora Borealis

Oh I know that it’s not quite so
But we have to believe and begin
Yes it’s true; it’s just me and you
But we have to believe and begin

Those Paris green delights
That warm me through the nights
That down vanilla voice
Talks me out of a foolhardy choice
Let’s ride the western wind
To just beyond the bend
It could be an illusion
But that’s not such a foregone conclusion

So let’s go…make the small plans grow
‘Cause we have to believe and begin
Me and you and the Spirit too
But we have to believe and begin

© 1992 Tony Funderburk

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 15, 2022 by TonyAugust 20, 2024
Days of creation from God's imagination

The very first six days of creation existed, first, in the mind and imagination of God. And you can find reasons, all around this beautiful blue planet, to be amazed. From the sea creatures to birds to dinosaurs to man and woman. And it all took place in only 6 days. From God’s imagination to the end result creation.

I wrote a rhyming book about those first six days of creation.

And, coincidentally, it’s called “The Very First 6 Days.”

Catchy, right? That’s the book cover up at the top of the page.

And, by the way, you can get the whole book, as a free download, if you have Kindle Unlimited. Or, better yet, get a physical book for only $10. Just click or tap my Amazon.com author link. But be sure to buy from my link. And not someone else, on Amazon, who’s posing as a seller. That way you can help support my efforts to share God and His love with the world. And not some other seller’s agenda.

And here’s an excerpt from the book. The very first day:

Before there were created things, and darkness filled the air,
No world or human beings were existing anywhere.
Then God created earth and sea and all the heavens too.
There was no sun, no moon, no stars, and only God shone through.

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So, that’s probably enough shameless self-promotion for one day. Share this info with everyone you know so I can eat and feed my family for another week. Because you don’t wanna see me waste away, do you? Well, you can make sure that doesn’t happen by getting my book. Or buy a t-shirt. Or send me some grass fed beef.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 14, 2022 by TonyMarch 14, 2022
Bond of Perfection is the flawless direction

I wanna talk about a brilliant bond of perfection. But first, this. Elgielene likes to watch cornball Hallmark movies. Not because they’re great. But because they’re basically free from dirty stuff. And occasionally I watch one with her. Because I enjoy HER company. Certainly not because I’m a fan of those movies. Of course, they’re totally unpredictable and filled with intricate plot lines. But that’s beside the point. (eye-roll)

Those movies talk about “perfect” a lot. But not about a bond of perfection.

Yeah, just about every other paragraph of dialogue has one character or the other describe something as “perfect.”

“Oh, you guys are perfect for each other.”

“Wait till you find your perfect soulmate.”

“Yes, those cupcakes will be perfect for the party.”

You get the idea. And every time I hear one of the actors or actresses saying something like that, a little voice inside me says, “Nope. Not perfect.”

But it’s probably because I have a way different idea of perfect. I describe it as absolutely flawless in every way imaginable. So, I’d hardly describe cupcakes or soulmates as perfect.

But eternal life IS perfect.

Because, in order for anything to last forever, it would have to absolutely perfect. But I don’t if you’ve noticed, but there don’t seem to be any actual perfect people. Despite what Hallmark would have you believe.

Except, what a minute. There was this ONE person. He knew all about “tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another.” And He inspired another guy, named Paul, to write about what it is that helps you do and be all those things.

What is it?

Love.

There’s that pesky word again. Seems like it pops up all through Paul’s letters, in the Bible. Why does he have to mention love all the time? Was Paul a wimpy, peacenik, love-peace-and-joy boy? Hardly.

No…Paul understood how the only reason you and I even exist is love. And more accurately, God’s love. He loves you and me so much He provided a Way to live forever. Life, sealed in the bond of perfection.

And that’s why I write to you almost every day about it.

Because I love my neighbor as myself. And because I love myself enough to want to avoid hell, I want to love you enough to help you, too. If you need help. Or to help you have more resources you can share with others you’d like to help.

The main thing is, we gotta tell others. And today’s the day.

Tomorrow is too late ’cause it’s not real.
Let your loved ones know just how you feel.
Especially when you’re wrong, and please don’t wait too long.
Your loving words create a golden seal.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 13, 2022 by TonyMarch 13, 2022
What you wish for might not be more

Do you wish for more money? More power? And more things? Well, be careful. Because what you wish for might not actually BE more. And I’m not superstitious, but your wish might come true.

This is why it’s important to be careful what you wish for.

The Bible says if you trust in riches, you’ll fall. And that can also mean fail. And not just a stumbling-along-life’s-pathways kind of fall/fail. You could also fall permanently. Because riches are for provision. Not protection. Riches can certainly supply your natural needs.

But here’s the catch…

…natural ain’t all there is.

Hopefully you believe in the God of the Bible. But maybe you believe in a false god. Either way, you know somewhere deep inside you that you’re more than merely what meets the eye. Admit it. You know there’s gotta be something more. And you can feel it. Right? Well, that’s because eternity is written on your heart.

But this ol’ world can get its hands on you. So, I wrote a song that talks about why it’s important to…

Be Careful What You Wish For

You’ve got a house and your privacy;
A brand new car; you’re in the driver’s seat.
But you believe there’s a bigger dream you have to follow.

And so you work for your daily bread
And wish for something that could get you ahead,
Because losing the race would be such a hard pill to swallow.

Be careful what you wish for.
Look out ’cause it might come true.
You never, ever really know what’s in store.
So be careful…be careful what you wish for.

She feeds the kids and sends ’em off to school.
She never breaks or even bends a rule.
But in her mind she’s convinced that something is missin’.

And so she spends what her husband makes
And doesn’t think about the toll it takes.
Her mother tried to tell her once, but she wouldn’t listen.

Chorus

Now that old world can get its hands on you,
But only if you stop and let it.
You have the right to change your mind.
But somebody might just regret it…don’t forget it.

Chorus to end

© 1990 Tony Funderburk

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 12, 2022 by TonyMarch 12, 2022
Gills in fish and a silly wish

Imagine if you had the same kind of underwater “gear” as gills in fish. And imagine how much easier it would be to explore the waters on your next beach vacation. Or what you could find in local lakes and ponds.

Well, stop imagining.

Because humans DO the same “gear” as gills in fish.

In fact, they’re not called something else. They’re called gills. Or at least, gill slits. And we’ve got ’em. Yay!

What if the gill slits you have during your time in your mother’s womb could turn into real gills when you’re born? How cool that would be! Right? Because then you could go for a swim and dive down to the bottom of the lake or river or ocean and just look around as long as you like. Wow! Talk about fun!

There’s just one slight problem…

You don’t have gill slits as you form in the womb.

Oops! I almost forgot.

When you were just a tiny, little embryo, you had some tissue that looked a little bit like gills or gill slits. But that tissue didn’t have anything to do with breathing. Because it turned into parts of your face and bones in your ears. And some of it turned into glands.

Some silly guy named Ernst drew some goofy drawings and told some fibs a long time ago. And he said baby humans go through phases, during pregnancy, that resemble stages of evolution. What a knucklehead. That’s just wishful (and harmful) thinking by people who’d rather believe in fairy tales than in their Creator.

So, just when I got all excited to use my gills, like a fish, to explore the ocean, out comes the truth.

Oh well. Just another one of the disappointments of life.

But hang on kids!

That doesn’t mean you can’t take an imaginary trip through the deep, blue sea. Like this…

I want you to come with me
Down in the deep, blue sea
Where a sea horse grins and spins its fins
And says we can swim for free.

We won’t have to stop for air
The whole time we’re under there.
We can breathe like fish, if we make a wish.
It’s a make-believe we’ll share.

So tell me, what do you say?
Would you like to go today?
We can tell our tales, how we swam with whales,
And then we went our merry way.

© 2015 Tony Funderburk

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 11, 2022 by TonyMarch 11, 2022
Edge of a cliff is a question of if

Are you on the edge of a cliff in your life right now?

I’ll bet you’re not reading this on the edge of a cliff…

Not literally anyway. But do you get the sense you’re on the edge of disaster?

Well, what’s the edge where you’re standing? Do you have a relationship about to crumble? Or, is there a financial crisis on the horizon? And have you made some choices that you know won’t end up well?

Whatever your “brink” is today…I hope you’ll stop and think about something first. Because you’re incredibly sophisticated and complex. In fact, you’re uniquely complex. And the tiny cells that run and design your whole body are yours and yours alone. No one else in the whole, wide world has your DNA. And no one else in the whole, wide world has your fingerprints. Plus, no one else in the whole, wide world knows everything you know.

So, don’t ever be convinced by people, groups, or governments that you’re simply part of the whole. And if you find yourself “on the edge,” it should be to boldly go where only you can go. But don’t be a pawn to someone else’s ignorance. And be all that you were designed by God to be. Because no one can expect more from you than that.

Just so you know, I’m pulling for you. And I’ll share a poem I wrote in my last year of high school (way back in the 20th century) about being who you are…

No One’s Pawn

Silky satin words in Latin
Are brought now to my mind.
Old arsenic can stop the tick
And cause my brain to bind.
A flowing thought is simply what
A person needs to think.
The answer’s clear, and yes we’re near.
We’re standing on the brink.
Disaster goes…to where, who knows?
Be thankful when it’s gone.
For those who see diversity…
Well, they are no one’s pawn.
I’m one of these down on their knees
And asking for a chance
To prove by words I’m not of herds
Of men unheard and gone…
I’m no one’s pawn.

© 1973 Tony Funderburk

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 10, 2022 by TonyMarch 10, 2022
Brainpower definition in one man's recognition

According to search engines, a significant amount of people look for a brainpower definition online. And the online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines brainpower like this:

1.   intellectual ability
2.   people with developed intellectual ability

Yeah, I’d say that’s pretty accurate.

But I’d go further with a brainpower definition like this:

Someone who can move 20 ton blocks with his bare hands, some wood, pebbles, and counterweights. And when I say move 20 ton blocks, I mean actually stack them and stand them up. By himself. And here’s a visual brainpower definition to back that up:

Just in case you don’t automatically see the video I shared, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/E5pZ7uR6v8c

The video says Wally Wallington “creates a compelling argument for the methods used in the construction of Stonehenge, the pyramids…”

Yep. A grandpa from Flint, Michigan, has “cracked” this so-called “scientific mystery.” But when you watch the video, you can see how it wouldn’t be a mystery to people with brainpower and a willingness to put it to work.

Ooh, there’s that four letter word. Work.

These days way too many people don’t have a clue how important it is to actually work. And work is not ALL physical. In fact, Mr. Wallington is a great example of how brainpower can reduce the reliance on physical power. Because if you can’t visualize something first, it takes way more physical work to make it happen.

Now, you might be asking, “Why would anyone need to move 20 ton blocks?” Or “How’s that ever gonna help anybody in the real world?”

Well, a little over two minutes into the video you’ll see actual practical applications. So cool.

And this is just one example of why I say God does not plan your day for you. Sure, He has a masterplan for how He is going to fully restore His kingdom. But He does not make up your to-do list. Because He designed you and me with our own brains and our own will. And He, the Ultimate Father, wants to see what we can come up with. It delights Him to watch us put our brains to good use.

Just as any good earthly father delights to see his son or daughter build a life of their own.

Do you think your problems are “part of God’s plan?” Or do you think He’s “putting me through this to teach me a lesson?” If so, I urge you to stop thinking that way about your Creator. Your problems are caused by YOU. Mine are caused by me.

But God gave you and me the brainpower to solve problems.

It might feel like a ton of work. But maybe with some wood, pebbles, your bare hands, and some brainpower, you can find the courage to look up, stand up, and create solutions.

Give me words…give me courage…
Give me time and a powerful voice.
And when many still may hate me,
Give me Your love and I’ll always rejoice.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 9, 2022 by TonyMarch 9, 2022
Nothing to say, the words vanished away

I know people (too many, in fact) who never have nothing to say. Evidently they’ve never heard of a guy named Sol who talked about not talking too much.

That being said, it’s still good to have something important to say. Or wise to share.

And, for a writer, a lack of words can lead to frustration. Sometimes.

Several years ago, I challenged myself to write when I had nothing to say.

And it all started because of a bunch of “left brain” work I had to do. So, my “right brain” felt like it was asleep. But I figured, since I had nothing to say, I’d write about that. And here’s what came out…

“I have an empty brain.

At least today…right this very minute…it certainly feels that way. I’ve been doing some studying and researching some up-to-the-minute marketing techniques for writers, and ironically it has left me wordless…so to speak.

So, I decided to try an experiment. I titled this post “empty brain” and began typing about my frustration at not having the write words to write. Just to see where it would lead. Have you ever had a day when something you truly love to do just evades you at every turn? If so, what did you do about it?

I believe my condition has come about due to information overload. And not the kind of information that typically inspires me to write. I’m talking about nuts and bolts information. The kind of stuff that supposed to help you know what to do with your work. But not the kind of stuff that draws word pictures in your head. Know what I mean? Normally I can jump-start my writing just by thinking of a creative word…or color…or sound, etc.

But today…words ran and hid in the deeper, darker corners of my mind.

The little neurons in my brain fired at them as they scampered by…but no direct hits. Only near misses and untarnished targets.

And so…my empty brain syndrome continues. I’ll admit something to you, if you promise not to pass it along. I don’t find this amusing, and it makes me mad. I’m almost always able to tap my inner prolific writer and create something I can pass along. But today you’ll have to endure this drivel of a whining, moaning, oh-woe-is-me words and music dude.

But…as I often tell others who are suffering through things… ‘this, too, shall pass.’

And who woulda thunk it?

I’ve managed to bang out over 300 words on the subject of not having anything to say.”

All I Need Is Some Time

I’ve no one to hold and nothing to say,
But give me some time, and I’ll find me a way
To know what I need and to feel what I know…
To flow with my thoughts and to let my thoughts flow.

All I need is some time to hold in my hands.
All I want is some time to hold in my arms.

I used to be cruel. Now I try to be kind.
I used to be hard. Now I’m easy to find.
There’s so much to change, and I’ve changed quite a lot.
I know what I want, and I want what I’ve got.

All I need is some time to hold in my hands.
And all I want is some time to hold in my arms.
All I need is some time.
All I want is some time.

© 1977 Tony Funderburk  (May 1)

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 8, 2022 by TonyMarch 8, 2022
Cannabis seeds and ignorance in the weeds

I just read where Paul McCartney was fined £100 ($170) because he planted cannabis seeds and grew cannabis on his farm in Campbeltown, Scotland. That happened 49 years ago today, March 7. His “excuse” was that he got the seeds from some fans. And he didn’t know what they would grow. In an interview, after the trial, he said,

“Well, we got a load of seeds, you know, kind of in the post, and we didn’t know what they were, you know, and we kind of planted them all, and five of them came up like – five of them came up illegal.”

Well, like, cannabis seeds turn into, like, cannabis. You know?

I’m sure, once the plants sprouted and grew, Paul was shocked by what he discovered.

Yeah, and I enjoy my life on a yellow submarine watch a girl fly through the sky with diamonds, too.

It’s sadly humorous how often celebrities (and politicians) plead some form of ignorance when they’re caught doing something illegal. Ironically, those cannabis seeds are now “legal” in a lot of places. Too bad Paul was born too early to avoid arrest (eye-roll).

He has a skewed view of marijuana/cannabis. Because he loves it. In a more recent interview he said…

“Cannabis is less harmful than rum punch, whiskey, nicotine and glue, all of which are perfectly legal,” said McCartney. “I don’t think I was doing anyone any harm whatsoever.”

Hmm…is that true?

My intuition tells me that even if I shared scientific information, videos, and a 6000 word article about the severely negative effects of pot, most people would ignore it. But here’s a short video anyway.

And just so you know…

All you pot-smoking-endorsing-promoting celebrities and politicians…

You might get away with pleading ignorance in a so-called “court of law” here on Earth. But you definitely won’t get away with anything in the actual, true Supreme Court.

You’ll stand in the weeds with your cannabis seeds,
And your pleading will get you nowhere.
All that “medical” smoke that you take and you toke,
Could reduce your soul to thin air.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 7, 2022 by TonyMarch 7, 2022
Your expectations don't trump their sensations

Your day didn’t go like you planned or wanted. Your hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow were dashed against the rocks. And you don’t see anyone living up to your expectations. But why you gotta be like that? I’m serious…why?

Some years ago, I had a conversation with a relative who was a miserable wretch. This person (I don’t wanna say she or he because I wanna respect their privacy) had some terrible things happen. And they (sorry, I’ll have to use that ambiguous pronoun) took it out on anybody who was near. And I remember saying something like,

“Your expectations aren’t more important than somebody else’s.”

And here’s why I said that.

Because think about it. Do you think you have the right to make someone else feel as miserable as you do? If so, you’re wrong. And do you think no one else’s pain measures up to yours? If so, you’re wrong. Do you think there isn’t another soul in the world who could possibly understand what you’re going through? Triple play, Sparky. You’re wrong again!

You don’t have the right to pour your anguish, and hurt feelings, and frustration on someone else. It’s  counterproductive. And you can’t justify it. In fact, it’s a sin. The sin of selfishness. Your anger toward someone else, for the shortcomings in your own life, is a bold overstatement of your own importance.

Because you ain’t all that (I’m lookin’ at you Mr. Mrs. Ms, or Miss politician).

OK, now that I’ve beaten you over the head with the Truth, it’s time to share the love found in the Truth. Because your frustration and anger are symptoms of a much deeper problem.

You’ve decided you don’t need God. Either that, or you know you DO need God, but you’re not leaning on His understanding and wisdom. Whichever it is, you’ve got a self-over-God issue you need to deal with. Things might not get better in your life until you do.

If your expectations include peace, love, and joy, consider your Creator.

I know I’m just a Christian singer songwriter with no particular credentials where hearts are concerned (Except, that I have one, too.) Fortunately, though, I don’t judge hearts. My judgment, can only be made based on your actions…your “fruit”, so to speak. I can only judge what I see. God; however, CAN judge your heart. In fact, He does. So…

How’s your heart?

If you’re a Christian, you’ve asked Jesus into your heart. But maybe you feel your heart is full of anger. And maybe you pushed Jesus aside, metaphorically. And maybe you decided your own wisdom and understanding are all you need to get along in this world.

In that case, I gotta tell you: “Shut up and listen.”

The Bible puts it more mildly: “be still and know that I am God.”

Listen to the words of wisdom God can and will put into your heart. When you do, you’ll be much more likely to “love your neighbor as yourself.” It might not be easy. And it might not feel natural. But that’s the point. It’s supernatural. And it’s always good for the cause, not just the symptoms, of selfishness.

You can ignore everything I’ve just shared. And you can go your miserable way. With your expectations stomping on everybody else’s. But “Why you gotta be like that?”

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 6, 2022 by TonyMarch 7, 2022
Microscopic life is strange. So is accidental change.

When you peer deep into the world of microscopic life, it almost looks like science fiction. But it’s definitely non-fiction. And the story, of life, going on down there, was written by a brilliant author.

Yes, there IS a story to even the microscopic life.

Because it’s life. And there is NO life without a story. Because life requires information.

I remember, way back in the twentieth century, when I studied biology in high school. One day in class we learned about amoebas and paramecium. And I remember how I particularly enjoyed drawing them as I looked into the microscope.

Check out the definitions of these creatures from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

Amoeba: any of a large genus (Amoeba) of naked rhizopod protozoans with lobed and never anastomosing pseudopodia, without permanent organelles or supporting structures, and of wide distribution in fresh and salt water and moist terrestrial environments

Paramecium: any of a genus (Paramecium) of ciliate chiefly freshwater protozoans that have an elongate body rounded at the anterior end and an oblique funnel-shaped buccal groove bearing the mouth at the extremity

One so-called “science” website would have you believe amoebas are accidental lifeforms. And they say this about them:

“Some simpler organisms can have even larger genome sizes than the species at the higher levels of the evolution tree. For example, Amoeba proteus and Amoeba dubia have a much bigger genome size than humans.”

And another so-called “science” website would have you believe paramecium are also accidental. Here’s something they said about those tiny, cylindrical creatures:

“These duplications and divergence/deletion cycles appear to be roughly coordinated with major evolutionary divergence events, including speciation within the genus. The significance of these processes to our general understanding of evolutionary mechanisms deserves much further study and analysis.”

Yeah. Their “understanding” needs a lot more “study and analysis.”

It’s non-scientific gibberish and rubbish.

(love those ish words)

But none of this is a big deal, though. Right?

After all…we’re just talking about tiny, little, microscopic particles of life. Couldn’t possibly make any difference in the grand scheme of things.

Hold on there partner. It makes a huge difference because millions…or should I say billions…of people are staking their eternal soul on things like this.

And you might not realize it (although most of my readers are quite savvy to this information), but macroevolution requires a couple of things the so-called evolutionary “scientists” basically don’t talk about.

In order for evolution to be a valid theory for how we got here, we should be able to find a whole lot of transitional forms of life with 2-20 cells. We should see them everywhere, and that would help close the chasm between single-celled and multi-celled organisms. But they skim right past that.

AND they fail to mention how the first single-celled creatures got here.

OK, let’s bump that microscopic life up a few notches.

Did you know the only known forms of life with 6-20 cells are merely parasites?

And how ironic. Because those simple multi-celled parasites need a much more complex host animal for even the basic functions of life. You know, the little stuff. Like breathing and digestion.

Get it? Those parasites couldn’t evolve into something greater than themselves.

Because they need something greater than themselves to even exist in the first place. Talk about tautology. Come to think of it, let’s don’t come to think of it.

(not so side note: coincidentally WE need something someone greater than ourselves to exist, too)

Sure, the difference between one-celled life and two-celled life is just one cell. But it’s one of the microscopic reasons why evolution just doesn’t work as a theory for the origin of life.

Twenty-three plus twenty-three is one.
Chromosomes were a mystery
But that mystery is gone.
Twenty-three plus twenty-three is one.
Until we learn to add it up,
The lesson must go on.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on March 5, 2022 by TonyMarch 6, 2022
Too much trouble from that hot air bubble

Is it too much trouble to ask politicians to just shut up and stop tryin’ to fix things that ain’t broke? Yeah, some of my Texas slang grammar is rearin’ up. But dagnabit, I’m serious. Can’t they just shut up?!

And is it too much trouble for them to just leave us alone?

It’s like they just ain’t happy ‘less they’re meddlin’ in your bizness.

And it’s insane for them to think they know what’s best for you better than you do. But these days, like never before, they have the audacity, the unmitigated gall, to throw money (your money) at every social issue imaginable.

And that’s not just questionable. Or even just wrong. It’s theft. It’s tyrannical. And it’s even murderous.

From the most innocent human beings, in their mothers’ wombs, to the oldest citizens, politicians and their so-called “policies” work to control your life. AND death.

This is a dire time in the world. Because what was once the freest nation on Earth is now bowing down to the dark intentions of the current ruler of this world. Yeah, I said dark intentions. Because it should be painfully obvious the current ruler of this world is not your living, loving Creator.

No, Jesus is not in charge. Not of this world. I hope you let Him be in charge of your life. But it’s crucial to understand how He’s allowing another to rule this world. For a time.

And THAT ruler is having a heyday.

But hey…I hope he enjoys his short “day.” And I hope those who give in to him enjoy theirs. Because their time is infinitesimal. And this world WILL be redeemed. Hallelujah! OK, enough with the rant.

This talk about “trouble” reminded me…

I wrote a song, back in 1987, called “If It Ain’t Too Much Trouble,” during one of my road trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

It has nothin’ to do with politics. But it has that same essence of exasperation.

I played music 5 or 6 nights a week, and on my night off between weeks I stayed in my room most of the time writing new songs. The weather was uncooperative. So, it was a perfect time to stay inside, get out the keyboard, drum machine, and notebook (paper because laptops and iPhones didn’t exist yet).

I’d had this tune in my head, and I jotted down ideas for some lyrics. I’ve always been one of those writers who edits as he goes. But I like that way (so, shut up, internet copywriters).

Anyway…

Line by line, I formulated this idea about a fictional girl (made up from a conglomeration of multiple acquaintances). She was aloof. And she couldn’t be bothered to build a lasting or meaningful relationship. So, I came up with the line…

If It Ain’t Too Much Trouble

Time after time I get awful hungry
For the touch and the feel of a girl
Who could take me all over the world
Just by smiling and holding my hand.

Time after time I keep blowing my chances
And making a fool of myself.
And I know I could sure use some help
‘Cause it’s all I can stand.

If it ain’t too much, trouble could we meet somewhere?
It it ain’t too much trouble, could we clear the air?
And if it ain’t too much trouble, could we break the ice?
If it ain’t too much trouble, I’ll be twice as nice.
And I’d love to share your life, if it ain’t too much trouble

Time after time I believe I’ve found her,
And I run to embrace her again.
But I wind up back where I have been,
In a dream where the lonely hearts thrive.

Time after time I feel sure I can win
In this battle of mind over heart.
But each time I go back to the start
And I barely survive.

Chorus…inst…repeat chorus to end

© 1987 Tony Funderburk

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