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Tony Funderburk Posted on August 2, 2020 by TonyAugust 2, 2020
Thank you letter and yes I'm getting better

A thank you letter

It’s weird (and annoying) how my mind works (or doesn’t) sometimes. And what I’m talking about is how I’ve been meaning to get to this thank you letter every time I’ve opened my text editor for a week. But instead I’d write and talk about something else. And now another week has passed without me saying it. So…

Thank you letter and yes I'm getting better

Here’s the thank you letter you deserve.

And for those of you who might have landed here for the first time, I’ve just gone through a balloon sinuplasty surgery. And that was after dealing with a respiratory issue for over two and half years. But it took that long to figure out what was going on. So, it has been more of a struggle than I ever imagined I’d endure when it first started back in 2018.

That being said…a lot of people have prayed for me. And that means more than you’ll ever know, this side of Heaven. Because I know wherever two or more are gathered, in prayer, God is there. And I know He hears our prayers.

So, thank you so much for adding me to your thoughts and prayers. I’m honored and humbled to think how many people did that.

And the good news is, I believe I’m on the mend now. Since the problems included my lungs, it will still be some time before I get back to my normal self. But I believe I can do it now that my head is clear and able to fight off infections.

Now, what I’m really looking forward to is getting my singing voice back. Because I wanna start writing and singing songs to help you stay up and motivated. For the ongoing battles of life. And the ongoing struggles against a world that increasingly doesn’t want people like you and me around.

So, let’s stay strong, and let’s smile.
And let’s commit to being here awhile.
And let’s be well, and let’s pray
For the strength we need as long as we stay.
We’ll be fine, and we’ll win
Because we know who’s living within.
Yeah…we’ll win.

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Posted in Matthew | Tagged thank God for love, thank you
Tony Funderburk Posted on November 3, 2019 by TonyMarch 2, 2025
Life makes no sense without God's love

Life Makes No Sense

If you’ve listened to my Rhyme and Reason episodes at least once, you’ve heard my tag line. “There IS a rhyme and reason to life because…God made you.” So, you might be wondering why my headline says life makes no sense. Well, it doesn’t. Not without a creator God who loves us. And fortunately we have exactly that kind of God.

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Life makes no sense without God's love

No, life makes no sense, if you believe everything came from nothing.

But there’s a strong force in this world that couldn’t possibly have come from rocks or primordial soup. It’s not wind. Or fire. Or water. Not even gravity. The force I’m talking about is love.

Of course, those people who would rather have you believe there is no God, will tell you love isn’t proof of God. And they’d be dead wrong, of course. I’ve even heard them say evolution obviously produced love. Because love exists. And evolution is true. That tautological thinking only leads to hopelessness and ultimate despair.

Love IS proof of God because of something known as “cause and effect.” No effect is greater than its cause. Now, let me ask you, do you think, on a scale of intelligence, you’re greater than rocks? Of course you are. How about dirt? Water? Even those adorable and smart Labrador Retrievers? (I’ve had two, and they were awesome…but not greater than humans.) Let’s go big. Do you think you’re more intelligent than planet Earth? I hope so. Because you are. Humans are the most intelligent of any part of creation.

But we’re not more intelligent…not greater than…God. He’s the uncaused First Cause. We’re the lesser “effect” of His creation. And because we can love, we know He can love. Like I said, no effect is greater than its cause. Makes sense. Right?

And here are the lyrics to the song I’m sharing in the corresponding episode of Rhyme and Reason.

Because I Can Love

What made You think
That I was worth the risk You took?
What made You take the time
To write Your Holy Book?
I don’t believe I’d give myself a second look,
But You did because You love.

You made a world
That was as perfect as could be,
But then I broke it
When You gave it all to me…
By going through the gate You made to set me free.
This You did because You love…me.

Because You love me so…
In spite of all You know…
Because You did the most that You could ever do…
Because I clearly see…
Evidence of You in me…
Because I can love…I do love…You!

You put a life
And a will inside my soul.
You knew true love
Would be to give me full control.
But knowing You is all that ever makes me whole.
I trust You because You love…me.

I can live because You live!
I can love because You love!

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Posted in John, Rhyme and Reason Daily Devotional | Tagged evolution fairy tale, thank God for love

Thanksgiving Day 2014 Plus Two

Tony Funderburk Posted on November 25, 2014 by TonyNovember 25, 2014
Don't be a turkey this Thanksgiving Day 2014

If you’ve lived past the age of about 30 or 40, you may be like me and saying “wow, I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving Day 2014 already”. Yep, in just two days millions of Americans will join together at the table and indulge in some of the year’s best food and eating.

Don't be a turkey this Thanksgiving Day 2014

Are you counting your blessings, yet? If you’re a Christian, you no doubt realize how blessed you are to live in a country where family and friends can still get together for a special day of Thanksgiving. And you no doubt realize that no matter how this year has gone for you, you are blessed beyond measure to be loved by Jesus…the Creator of Heaven and Earth.

If you’re not a Christian, you may be finding it a bit more difficult to smile and count your blessings. Then again…maybe you think you’re just as blessed as any ol’ Christian. Guess again. Yes, you may have a successful career, a loving family, and all your earthly needs met. But if you haven’t trusted Jesus as your Savior, your blessings in this life will only haunt you for eternity.

I’d like to urge anyone who hasn’t weighed the overwhelming evidence for the existence and truth of the Grace of Jesus to take this Thanksgiving Day 2014 to do so. I’m convinced that when you do, you’ll be counting a whole new immeasurable amount of blessings this time next year.

And don’t wait till next year to look into it. Next year, in this life, isn’t guaranteed to anyone. So, don’t be a turkey…get yourself saved now, and the peace of eternal life (that’s better than pecan pie) will guard your heart.

Thank God I’m not alone on any day.
Thank God He gave His Son to be The Way
For me to live a life that never ends.
Thank God that He and I are best of friends.

Thank God for every moment you’re alive.
Thank God because, in Him, you can survive
The trials and tribulations when you say…
“Thank God for love,” on this Thanksgiving Day.

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Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged thank God for love

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