Over the years I’ve written some Christmas songs. And one of them became one of my favorite Christmas songs. Hey, who says a songwriter can’t like his own music? Not me, that’s who. Yes, it’s perfectly fine to have enough ego to admit you like something you create. It would be kinda stupid to be creating stuff you didn’t like. Where’s the good in … Read the rest…
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The Christmas hustle was revved up to a full bustle, here in the hometown, this past weekend. And the Funderburks felt it more than usual because we had to pick up some essentials for our business and almost got stuck in a shopping center’s parking lot. The worst part was that we hadn’t brought food for an extended stay. Yikes! But the Christmas hustle … Read the rest…
Ms Elle and I went for a drive in the Big K outback today. And I noticed something. It appears to be Christmastime. Did you guys realize that holiday slid into our midst again. Crazy, Daisy. Anyway… There’s something about the look and feel of the heartland that stirs up the warm and fuzzy embers of my heart and soul. And I think it … Read the rest…
Too many people thumb their nose at God and say (actually say out loud or say metaphorically) “You are cruel. And I hate you.” I know it’s harsh. But that’s what they say. In one way or another. And that’s even if they say they don’t believe God is real. So, here’s the thing about that. You are NOT worthy of hate or criticism … Read the rest…
I’m gonna get my usual awesome Christmas present this year. But certainly not because I deserve it. And here’s a list of other people who don’t deserve theirs. People who: Donate to charities don’t go to Heaven Take care of the elderly don’t go to Heaven Perform random acts of kindness, every single day of their lives, don’t go to Heaven It’s not that … Read the rest…
We’re in the Christmas countdown for 2024. And, as I write this, it’s only 7 more days till the big day. But the Christmas countdown I think about these days, started way back when. And I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that eternity is a lot longer than the 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90 years you might live in … Read the rest…
I read a short article about human suffering. And it reminded me of some old commercials for the headache product you’ve probably heard of. Bufferin. I remember old commercials from back in the days of black and white TV. Yeah, we humans sure want the pain to be gone. Even ALL the pain of the world. C.S. Lewis is quoted as saying this: “The … Read the rest…







