special love Archives - Tony Funderburk

Posted on August 12, 2015 by TonyMarch 19, 2023

Your life is very, very important to God. He wants you to have all of the best things He can give you. His love, mercy, righteousness, and eternal life. He won’t force you to take His gifts, but He sure hopes you want them. Do you know what that means?

It means you can be made perfect. It means one day you can go to a place where no one ever dies. A place where God’s love and spirit keeps everyone healthy, happy, and alive forever. Wouldn’t that be great?! Imagine no one ever being sad again. Or never having to say good-bye to anyone knowing you’ll never see them again. God’s love and Spirit can do that. And He wants to do that. You and me and everyone else in the world is a special person to God. So special that…

…He sent His Son, Jesus, to make a way for us to be perfect.

Don’t ever think you’re not good enough. Don’t ever think you’ve been too bad. And don’t ever believe when people tell you these kinds of things. Believe what God says about you.

Because children are important to God.

And He says He’ll never leave you. He’ll never forget about you. In fact, He says His love goes forever and ever. From your grandparents to your parents to you…and to your kids and their kids and their kids. On and on. Anyone who wants God’s love can have it forever.

Wow.

Do you want that? I hope so. If not, would you tell me why you don’t. I’d really like to know. Here’s a rhyme to help you remember you’re important to God…

You’re important to God in so many ways.
You can trust in His word through all of your days.
He listens real close to anyone who prays.
So, go talk to Him now and give Him your praise.

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Posted on June 17, 2013 by TonyApril 3, 2023

Writer singer illustrator, Tony Funderburk, shares some thoughts about those Monday Morning Moms

On Monday morning, moms all around America get out of bed, go to the kitchen, and start making breakfast for kids, dads, and even a little something for themselves.

This isn’t earth-shattering news. In fact, it isn’t even all that newsworthy. Especially when you consider these moms go through that same routine every other day of the week, too. But what makes it worth talking about, to me, is that these ladies never seem to get the appreciation they deserve. And I’m not talking about setting aside a day to honor mothers. I’ve never been a fan of calling one day a year “mother’s day”. (same with father’s day, but that’s another story)

When you consider how many days a mom makes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (snacks too) for her kids, her husband, and even her kids’ friends…well…she should be regularly honored. You should just want to buy her a present just because. Not because it’s “mother’s day”…just because. Because you love and appreciate all the things she does…even if you don’t always think to tell her thank you.

Don’t get me wrong. I know there are actually bad moms out there. I’ve read the horrible stories in the news. But that doesn’t phase me. I know the vast majority of moms overflow with the special love God gave them. And the vast majority of them love sacrificially which has been described as “no greater love”.

So here’s to you this Monday morning, moms!

Monday morning moms are the very best kind.
They get your week started in the best frame of mind.
They nudge you a little when you’re falling behind.
Monday morning moms are how love is defined.