The world (defined as all the people and their cultures) would have you (translate: now force you to) believe you live on a sacred Earth. And they’d prefer you didn’t disparage, in any way, the god they worship. And that’s all while they want you to shut up about your God. Well, that is, if your God is the one … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Tony Funderburk
T shirt ideas have consequences. Especially if “people are offended” by what the shirt says. And I mention this because of a video someone shared on a social media channel. The short description, for the video, said, “I automatically assumed this was overseas, but it’s right here in America.” And, when I checked it out, it was definitely right here … The rest of the story…
Do you feel like you live in a mighty strange world. If you believe this world, and all living things, were created instead of manipulated by chance, you probably do. At least I hope so. I do. This is a strange world that’s only getting stranger right now. If you’re a Christian, you might have heard some say we believers … The rest of the story…
Today, America is a messed up vision. A shadow of its former somewhat shadowy self. Because right and wrong is a concept blurred by propaganda. And good and bad are now in the “eye of the beholder.” So, those who run America ( and that’s probably not the politicians) don’t learn from their mistakes. They think they’re wise. But they’re … The rest of the story…
Over 1400 words. A guy wrote a parking spot rant, uh, article, that long, about how to park in one. So, it would appear he’s taken a fairly passionate stand on this grave issue our nation faces. Until that rant, uh, article came across my feed, I have to admit I was ignorant to this silent horror. Here’s a snippet … The rest of the story…
I remember how much I enjoyed learning about axioms and idioms in school. And the short explanation was simple to remember. Axiom: general rule of thumb. Idiom: an accepted expression. And as I hear about (because I don’t watch) the “speaker vote” in America’s so-called “house of representatives,” a variation of a particular idiom comes to mind. The speaker vote … The rest of the story…
My wife became a certified health coach several years ago. And one of the key things her instructor mentioned, that hit home with me, was that self care is the best healthcare. There’s a ton of rhyme and reason to that assertion. And a friend of mine shared a link, in her social media feed, to an article about Walgreen’s … The rest of the story…
Every day is a new day. And yet, the first day of 2023 is unique. Every January 1st brings a new year. So this year’s starting point isn’t all that unique. But it was the most important day and new year you’ve ever experienced. Until today. And guess what’s happening tomorrow. The most important day in your life. And if … The rest of the story…
I remember sitting in my mom’s living room, with headphones on, listening to Jim Croce’s album, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.” The title song, about a bar fight, was a hit. But another hit on the album was, “Time In A Bottle.” The original key signature, for Time In A Bottle, was D minor. I don’t have airtight confirmation … The rest of the story…
Favor and grace sound favorable and gracious to me. But maybe I’m just being too literal. And maybe those words aren’t conducive to your ability, or willingness, to sharing information about eternity. And maybe I should clarify why I’m bringing this up. First, here’s a quote from a king who lived a long time ago in a land far, far … The rest of the story…
Candace Cameron Bure (last name rhymes with purée…and that sounds a bit like hooray) recently took a stand. No, not in a court of law. But it sure was in the court of public opinion. And opinions were mostly positive from people who matter and very negative from people who don’t. In case you’re not familiar, Candace Cameron Bure is … The rest of the story…
This week, back in 1979, I lived and worked in Houston, Texas. My brother and I had established ourselves as one of the more popular music duos. And we had fans we could depend on to come see us as we performed all around the city. It was quite an experience for me. Actually making a living playing live music. … The rest of the story…
Merry Christmas. And I hope you have an awesome New Year’s Eve and 2023. Here’s a Christmas song I wrote that I believe is a good message for any and all days of the year. (lyrics are in the video and below) Here’s the link if you don’t automatically see the video: (https://youtu.be/zdcDUknj9NM) (FYI: there’s a short blurb at … The rest of the story…
It’s the one day of the year when the world is as close to peace on Earth as we’re gonna get. And even then, it’s light years away from true peace on Earth. So, how’s that for starting out with happy thoughts? But it actually IS good news for anyone who’s interested in Truth. And I think that’s why Christmas … The rest of the story…
I thoroughly loved a couple of headlines I saw, this week, from The Babylon Bee. Actually I saw several. But these two tie in nicely with the Christmas Spirit song I’m sharing today. One headline said, “Hallmark Researchers Say They Are Close To Developing A Second Movie Plot.” Hilarious! And the other said, “Chris Tomlin Proud To Unveil Completely New … The rest of the story…
I’m biased (and also right) about this. Music makes us human. And “scientists” agree with me. So, there. OK, I’ll drop the attitude and share some gratitude. But there IS a lot of evidence that music makes us human. No, it’s obviously not the only thing. And not even the main thing. But music is an amazing and complicated marker, … The rest of the story…
Cowboys and ranch hands ain’t the only ones who have to mend some fences once in a while. Regular guys who say the wrong thing (yes, it happens) need a good way to do that with their wives or girlfriends, too. So, how do you do it? Well, roses are almost perfect. They’re beautiful, they smell nice, and women love them. … The rest of the story…
One hundred and nineteen years ago, today, at approximately 10:35 in the morning, a couple of guys became household names. Well, it didn’t actually happen immediately. But once they did what they did, they were never gonna be forgotten. Because they literally flew off in the right direction. And things would never be the same. I said, “the right direction,” … The rest of the story…
Tomorrow is not the time to start something new. Because tomorrow is a concept. Because humans need that concept to help us understand the flowing of time. And even though it helps to include tomorrow in your understanding of time, it never actually gets here. Then, on the other hand, tomorrow is already here. On the other side of the … The rest of the story…
Visionaries dream. And the best visionaries understand the need for dreams to change, to ebb and flow. But they also know how the dreams that remain can make the world a better place. Take this one for example. A well-known speaker from back in the 1960’s said, “I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day every valley … The rest of the story…