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Words and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkPoint finger, say stuff, that shows you don’t know enoughHere’s the three-step process a hypocrite uses to become one. Point finger. Say stuff. Play the sound of their own voice back in their head.
Now. Who’s ready to start with step one? Point finger.
Hmm. I see no hands raised. And, as Martha Steward used to say, that’s a good thing.
Because I know you’re like me. We’ve all certainly done things, in this life, we’re not proud of (or as the school teachers from the olden days would say, of which we’re not proud).
I know m...
2025-02-0307 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkPoint finger, say stuff, that shows you don’t know enoughHere’s the three-step process a hypocrite uses to become one. Point finger. Say stuff. Play the sound of their own voice back in their head.
Now. Who’s ready to start with step one? Point finger.
Hmm. I see no hands raised. And, as Martha Steward used to say, that’s a good thing.
Because I know you’re like me. We’ve all certainly done things, in this life, we’re not proud of (or as the school teachers from the olden days would say, of which we’re not proud).
I know m...
2025-02-0307 minTony FunderburkPoint finger, say stuff, that shows you don’t know enoughHere’s the three-step process a hypocrite uses to become one. Point finger. Say stuff. Play the sound of their own voice back in their head.
Now. Who’s ready to start with step one? Point finger.
Hmm. I see no hands raised. And, as Martha Steward used to say, that’s a good thing.
Because I know you’re like me. We’ve all certainly done things, in this life, we’re not proud of (or as the school teachers from the olden days would say, of which we’re not proud).
I know m...
2025-02-0307 minThe Power of God's LovePoint finger, say stuff, that shows you don’t know enoughHere’s the three-step process a hypocrite uses to become one. Point finger. Say stuff. Play the sound of their own voice back in their head.
Now. Who’s ready to start with step one? Point finger.
Hmm. I see no hands raised. And, as Martha Steward used to say, that’s a good thing.
Because I know you’re like me. We’ve all certainly done things, in this life, we’re not proud of (or as the school teachers from the olden days would say, of which we’re not proud).
I know m...
2025-02-0307 min
Rhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkPoint finger, say stuff, that shows you don’t know enoughHere’s the three-step process a hypocrite uses to become one. Point finger. Say stuff. Play the sound of their own voice back in their head.
Now. Who’s ready to start with step one? Point finger.
Hmm. I see no hands raised. And, as Martha Steward used to say, that’s a good thing.
Because I know you’re like me. We’ve all certainly done things, in this life, we’re not proud of (or as the school teachers from the olden days would say, of which we’re not proud).
I know m...
2025-02-0307 minThe Power of God's LoveExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 mincurrent events Archives - Tony FunderburkExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 minTony FunderburkExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkExact day and time have less reason than rhymeIt was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them to follow that curious light, they had noticed in the sky, to where it pointed. So, the shepherds followed that guiding star to Bethlehem to find out more about the story.
They discovered a man and his...
2024-12-2519 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkHurricane Helene and what it doesn’t meanSome people, even some Christians, say that what’s going on, in the Southeast, is God getting our attention. Or maybe that He’s sending down some wrath on haters. Have you heard anything like that? I even watched a young woman, in a video, say she was glad that area was hit so hard by Hurricane Helene.
Well, it’s total nonsense. And that kind of thinking doesn’t come from a good (or even somewhat decent) understanding of the Bible.
Hurricane Helene was not God’s wrath.
And it wasn’t even “part o...
2024-10-0512 minTony FunderburkHurricane Helene and what it doesn’t meanSome people, even some Christians, say that what’s going on, in the Southeast, is God getting our attention. Or maybe that He’s sending down some wrath on haters. Have you heard anything like that? I even watched a young woman, in a video, say she was glad that area was hit so hard by Hurricane Helene.
Well, it’s total nonsense. And that kind of thinking doesn’t come from a good (or even somewhat decent) understanding of the Bible.
Hurricane Helene was not God’s wrath.
And it wasn’t even “part o...
2024-10-0512 mincurrent events Archives - Tony FunderburkHurricane Helene and what it doesn’t meanSome people, even some Christians, say that what’s going on, in the Southeast, is God getting our attention. Or maybe that He’s sending down some wrath on haters. Have you heard anything like that? I even watched a young woman, in a video, say she was glad that area was hit so hard by Hurricane Helene.
Well, it’s total nonsense. And that kind of thinking doesn’t come from a good (or even somewhat decent) understanding of the Bible.
Hurricane Helene was not God’s wrath.
And it wasn’t even “part o...
2024-10-0512 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkHurricane Helene and what it doesn’t meanSome people, even some Christians, say that what’s going on, in the Southeast, is God getting our attention. Or maybe that He’s sending down some wrath on haters. Have you heard anything like that? I even watched a young woman, in a video, say she was glad that area was hit so hard by Hurricane Helene.
Well, it’s total nonsense. And that kind of thinking doesn’t come from a good (or even somewhat decent) understanding of the Bible.
Hurricane Helene was not God’s wrath.
And it wasn’t even “part o...
2024-10-0512 minThe Power of God's LoveHurricane Helene and what it doesn’t meanSome people, even some Christians, say that what’s going on, in the Southeast, is God getting our attention. Or maybe that He’s sending down some wrath on haters. Have you heard anything like that? I even watched a young woman, in a video, say she was glad that area was hit so hard by Hurricane Helene.
Well, it’s total nonsense. And that kind of thinking doesn’t come from a good (or even somewhat decent) understanding of the Bible.
Hurricane Helene was not God’s wrath.
And it wasn’t even “part o...
2024-10-0512 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkEasy cure, for what we endure and I’m sureTwenty-six years ago I remember hearing somebody say how corrupt our government has become. And they said it felt like people who want to stand up for truth, justice, and the American way (to quote from the old Superman TV show) just face impossible odds. Of course, it can feel like that. These days it can feel like that way more than back then. But I mentioned, then, and I’ll say it again. There’s an easy cure. But it appears to be WAY too difficult for most people on the planet.
The easy cure is to p...
2024-09-2713 minTony FunderburkEasy cure, for what we endure and I’m sureTwenty-six years ago I remember hearing somebody say how corrupt our government has become. And they said it felt like people who want to stand up for truth, justice, and the American way (to quote from the old Superman TV show) just face impossible odds. Of course, it can feel like that. These days it can feel like that way more than back then. But I mentioned, then, and I’ll say it again. There’s an easy cure. But it appears to be WAY too difficult for most people on the planet.
The easy cure is to p...
2024-09-2713 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkEasy cure, for what we endure and I’m sureTwenty-six years ago I remember hearing somebody say how corrupt our government has become. And they said it felt like people who want to stand up for truth, justice, and the American way (to quote from the old Superman TV show) just face impossible odds. Of course, it can feel like that. These days it can feel like that way more than back then. But I mentioned, then, and I’ll say it again. There’s an easy cure. But it appears to be WAY too difficult for most people on the planet.
The easy cure is to p...
2024-09-2713 minThe Power of God's LoveEasy cure, for what we endure and I’m sureTwenty-six years ago I remember hearing somebody say how corrupt our government has become. And they said it felt like people who want to stand up for truth, justice, and the American way (to quote from the old Superman TV show) just face impossible odds. Of course, it can feel like that. These days it can feel like that way more than back then. But I mentioned, then, and I’ll say it again. There’s an easy cure. But it appears to be WAY too difficult for most people on the planet.
The easy cure is to p...
2024-09-2713 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkEasy cure, for what we endure and I’m sureTwenty-six years ago I remember hearing somebody say how corrupt our government has become. And they said it felt like people who want to stand up for truth, justice, and the American way (to quote from the old Superman TV show) just face impossible odds. Of course, it can feel like that. These days it can feel like that way more than back then. But I mentioned, then, and I’ll say it again. There’s an easy cure. But it appears to be WAY too difficult for most people on the planet.
The easy cure is to p...
2024-09-2713 minThe Power of God's LoveSecret mission is doable because you’re renewableIt’s not impossible. Although sometimes it can certainly feel that way. And you definitely don’t have to accept it if you don’t want it. So, think it over before you accept or reject your secret mission. Because the fate of the world is in your hands.
Well, actually, your secret mission doesn’t determine the fate of the world.
But it DOES have some immeasurable consequences for YOU.
So, what do you say, Ethan? Does this sound like a secret mission you’re willing to accept? Keep in mind, the “Secretary” w...
2024-09-1410 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkSecret mission is doable because you’re renewableIt’s not impossible. Although sometimes it can certainly feel that way. And you definitely don’t have to accept it if you don’t want it. So, think it over before you accept or reject your secret mission. Because the fate of the world is in your hands.
Well, actually, your secret mission doesn’t determine the fate of the world.
But it DOES have some immeasurable consequences for YOU.
So, what do you say, Ethan? Does this sound like a secret mission you’re willing to accept? Keep in mind, the “Secretary” w...
2024-09-1410 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkSecret mission is doable because you’re renewableIt’s not impossible. Although sometimes it can certainly feel that way. And you definitely don’t have to accept it if you don’t want it. So, think it over before you accept or reject your secret mission. Because the fate of the world is in your hands.
Well, actually, your secret mission doesn’t determine the fate of the world.
But it DOES have some immeasurable consequences for YOU.
So, what do you say, Ethan? Does this sound like a secret mission you’re willing to accept? Keep in mind, the “Secretary” w...
2024-09-1410 minTony FunderburkSecret mission is doable because you’re renewableIt’s not impossible. Although sometimes it can certainly feel that way. And you definitely don’t have to accept it if you don’t want it. So, think it over before you accept or reject your secret mission. Because the fate of the world is in your hands.
Well, actually, your secret mission doesn’t determine the fate of the world.
But it DOES have some immeasurable consequences for YOU.
So, what do you say, Ethan? Does this sound like a secret mission you’re willing to accept? Keep in mind, the “Secretary” w...
2024-09-1410 min
Pro Life ArticlesFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minThe Power of God's LoveFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minAbolish abortion Archives - Tony FunderburkFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minArticles that reference the book of ProverbsFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minFaith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minTony FunderburkFree speech, and other rights, sinking into darker nightsHere in America, we still enjoy a certain amount of “free speech.” During the 20th century this country participated in two world wars. And many men and women fought and died to get rid of evil dictators and despicable governments. The ultimate sacrifice for God-given rights.
Thomas Jefferson sort of acknowledged where our rights originate when he composed the Declaration of Independence. He said “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap...
2024-04-2104 minThe Power of God's LoveWondering around in the sight and the soundEver wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkWondering around in the sight and the soundEver wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minTony FunderburkWondering around in the sight and the sound
Ever wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minPhilippiansWondering around in the sight and the sound
Ever wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkWondering around in the sight and the soundEver wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minTony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkWondering around in the sight and the soundEver wonder why God made everything the way He did? If you don’t believe in God, you might as well skip past me and my writing. Because I’m gonna be wondering around creation for just a bit. And you might find my words of adoration and love too syrupy.
And I said “wondering around” on purpose.
Here’s the Tony take. And I think it IS (or should be) clear that none of us, still on Earth, can know exactly why God made things the way He did. But I think the Bible clearly sh...
2023-04-3009 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkIgnorance is bliss unless it’s anything like thisThey say ignorance is bliss. Who are they? And why do they say that? But never mind all that right now. There’s one way ignorance will be anything but bliss. Because you won’t be able to plead ignorance when you leave this world. And you’ll discover, if you haven’t already, how your own denial will be revealed to you by the…
King of Hearts
Working it out, they say they figured it out.
You hear “˜em blatantly shout
They don’t need no Savior.
So full of pride, they say your l...
2021-06-0808 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkTime flies by so fast in this world where we’re castBack in 2012, right here on TonyFunderburk dot com, I wrote about the longest daylight day of the year. Summer solstice. And I shared how it makes me ponder time. I also shared how so many people say something like,
“Wow, time flies.”
Einstein theorized that time is relative. I believe he was wrong. Unless he actually meant it could FEEL that way. Because a day can take “forever” to a little kid. But Grandma and Grandpa get up in the morning and wonder how it could be the middle of the year already.
Nine years a...
2021-06-0710 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkFaster than light to where day becomes nightGenerally speaking, most scientists (and the rest of us, too) believe there’s nothing faster than light. And it’s mighty difficult to imagine that not being true. Because, think about it, when you flip the switch to your kitchen light, it comes on instantly.
But I think there IS something faster than light…
Your thoughts.
And I know, some will say thoughts don’t travel. But my hypothesis is they do. From your mind, into your brain, and then into the rest of your body, when necessary. Yeah, your mind and your brain ar...
2021-06-0608 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkBedbugs bite, but not in the starlightSleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite. Did you ever hear that when you were a kid? Or, for that matter, any other time? As it turns out, that’s not just a sweet, little thing to say to kids that rhymes. Because bedbugs are real. And they don’t seem like characters for nursery rhymes.
Check out this bullet list description for why you shouldn’t let the bedbugs bite.
The adults are…
A little under a quarter inch.
Sort of brownish insects.
Relatively flat.
Wingless or with “vestigial” wings.
Equipped with 4-segmented ant...
2021-06-0308 mincurrent events Archives - Tony FunderburkUncomfortable conversation with a quickly fading nationYeah, it’s an uncomfortable conversation to have. The one about what’s happening behind closed doors and tall walls. Doors and walls that close behind foolish people going in…and behind damaged people coming out.
Some people have spent much of their lives having that uncomfortable conversation.
And it’s mostly a one-sided conversation. Because hard hearts lead to closed ears. And closed ears lead to eternal actions. And those eternal actions typically lead to more hard hearts.
It’s a vicious cycle that’s been going on, “legally,” here in America for decades. Of...
2021-05-2904 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkAccidentally on purpose where bad science can’t usurp usParamecia don’t become parakeets. And an amoeba will never be an ambulance driver. Not in a million, trillion years. Because changes like that don’t happen. Not by accident. Not on purpose. And certainly not accidentally on purpose.
Accidentally on purpose used to be a joke, when I was a kid.
But we didn’t imagine how serious that whole “accidental” thing would be. We were just kids playing around with words. Then, one day the kid stuff disappeared. And words started to mean so much more.
And I learned I was like none...
2021-05-2708 minRhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkMake a wish to abolish and demolishThree years ago, around this time of year, I sent a sad and happy song out into the internet. It was in response to a request for me to write a song for a young man battling cancer. A friend of mine, on social media, told me about Jeremiah. And I’m glad. Because before that I’d never heard of him or his battle or even his make a wish request.
So, I told my friend I’d look into the story to see if I could come up with something.
As it turned out, J...
2021-05-2610 minThe Power of God's LoveMake a wish to abolish and demolishThree years ago, around this time of year, I sent a sad and happy song out into the internet. It was in response to a request for me to write a song for a young man battling cancer. A friend of mine, on social media, told me about Jeremiah. And I’m glad. Because before that I’d never heard of him or his battle or even his make a wish request.
So, I told my friend I’d look into the story to see if I could come up with something.
As it turned out, J...
2021-05-2610 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkMake a wish to abolish and demolishThree years ago, around this time of year, I sent a sad and happy song out into the internet. It was in response to a request for me to write a song for a young man battling cancer. A friend of mine, on social media, told me about Jeremiah. And I’m glad. Because before that I’d never heard of him or his battle or even his make a wish request.
So, I told my friend I’d look into the story to see if I could come up with something.
As it turned out, J...
2021-05-2610 minWords and Music Archives - Tony Funderburk2000 songs to listen to and not be tired when you’re throughA fairly impressive milestone slipped by me this past week. And that’s even though I told myself to not let it slip past me. What was the milestone, you ask? Well, thanks for asking. Right here, on my humble little website…my humble little blog…there are over 2000 posts now. And I was gonna make some sort of a special deal. But it’s too late now. So, I’ll just share 2000 songs.
Oh wait. I should clarify. 2000 songs is the date. Not the amount.
Back in the year, 2000, I recorded, produced, and released a collecti...
2021-04-2911 minSinger Songwriter archivesSongwriters in the round where some new songs were foundIf you’ve been following along with me here at TonyFunderburk.com for a while, you might recall that I spent a year in Nashville. Yeah, the one in Tennessee. Elgielene and I went there, after a couple of years on the road, because I wanted to make the songwriter rounds. And, as it turned out, Nashville had (and probably still has) a lot of what they call “songwriters in the round.”
Most of the time there weren’t any circles in the songwriters in the round.
Usually we just sat in a row, facing the audi...
2021-04-2607 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkSongwriters in the round where some new songs were foundIf you’ve been following along with me here at TonyFunderburk.com for a while, you might recall that I spent a year in Nashville. Yeah, the one in Tennessee. Elgielene and I went there, after a couple of years on the road, because I wanted to make the songwriter rounds. And, as it turned out, Nashville had (and probably still has) a lot of what they call “songwriters in the round.”
Most of the time there weren’t any circles in the songwriters in the round.
Usually we just sat in a row, facing the audi...
2021-04-2607 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkGreener pastures do exist. How’s that for a twist?Elgielene and I were driving down the highway the other day, and we saw a small herd of longhorn cattle. And we both commented on how healthy they looked. We could tell it was at least partly because they were grazing in greener pastures than other cows in the area. But that didn’t stop one of the cows from poking its head way through the fence to graze on the other side.
And that made me think of the old “greener pastures” saying.
You’ve heard it right? It’s almost always repeated like it’s alway...
2021-04-0309 minSinger Songwriter archivesInnocent song has been gone so longThey sure had some silly lyrics in the hits from the 50’s. For the most part it was one innocent song of love after another. Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing – You Make Me Feel So Young – When I Fall In Love – I Only Have Eyes For You – Those are just a few of the top 100 hits from the 50’s.
Of course you had the occasional less than innocent song, too.
After all, you had those ne’er-do-wells like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Boy, what a couple of trouble makers. Jerry Lee messin’ around with underage cousins...
2021-03-3007 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkInnocent song has been gone so longThey sure had some silly lyrics in the hits from the 50’s. For the most part it was one innocent song of love after another. Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing – You Make Me Feel So Young – When I Fall In Love – I Only Have Eyes For You – Those are just a few of the top 100 hits from the 50’s.
Of course you had the occasional less than innocent song, too.
After all, you had those ne’er-do-wells like Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Boy, what a couple of trouble makers. Jerry Lee messin’ around with underage cousins...
2021-03-3007 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkSomeday is gonna happen, so keep your fingers snappin’Yesterday was that day. Today is that day. And tomorrow will be that day. And by “that day” I mean the day somebody was talkin’ about when they said they’d do, be, or try something. You’ve said it. I’ve said it. Most everybody has. Does it sound familiar? “Someday I wanna try (fill in the blank). Or how about, “Someday he/she will be sorry.” Yeah, you know what I’m talkin’ about. And I’m here to tell you someday is gonna happen.
I remember talking to someone, way way back in the 1970’s, about having a positive...
2021-03-1306 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkPeace or liberty, if I can choose just one for me.Which is more important? More essential? And more vital to human endeavors? Peace or liberty? If you chose peace, go sit down in the back of the class and think about what you just did Mr. Man. Or Missy Miss. Because when, in the course of all human events, did peace throw off the shackles of tyranny?
Now, it would certainly be primo if we didn’t have to choose between peace and liberty.
But, just in case you hadn’t noticed, we don’t live in a perfect world. And there has, so far, been n...
2021-03-0709 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkThink different thoughts. Don’t be robots.It’s true. We Christians have a different perspective on life. So, we think different thoughts from the rest of the world. And that’s because we know ideas can have eternal consequences. So, we should think a different way. With a clear head. And with wisdom. Because it’s for sure that so-called “intellectuals” are constantly on the lookout for ways to trip us up.
Way back in 1992 I wrote a song about it. And I used my allegorical powers to personally become thoughts.
And it illustrates how to think different thoughts and and transform...
2021-02-2508 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkAwesome America sigh in a western lullabyWe just watched an old Joel McCrea western last week. And that’s for one reason. Because there are no new Joel McCrea westerns. Joel moved on to that big ranch in the sky many moons ago. But that’s not actually the reason we watched the movie. It’s because we like his movies. And we like the good ol’ westerns. Because they remind us of how awesome America used to be. And could be again if it weren’t for all the people who hate God.
Yep. An awesome America is as close as humility.
And...
2021-02-1306 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkCan do attitude because of paid-for latitudeThe good ol’ American can do attitude. Remember that? If you’re only a couple of decades old (or less), you might not. But it’s what truly made America a force to be reckoned with. Because when you have a nation of people who believe most anything, do-able, is possible, watch out.
That’s why it’s so sad, to me, to look around and see so many people so scared of life.
And depending on where you choose to gather your information, there are either “serious” health reports or funny memes. I take ’em both with mor...
2021-02-1105 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkRemember the day of sailing awayTime flies. And time drags. And yet it’s all the same 24 hours every day. But circumstances are what can make those hours feel like they last forever. Or pass by in the blink of an eye. And events can happen to help you remember the day. Or cast it out of your head forever.
It was 12 years ago, today, a little two year old girl lost her battle with cancer. And I didn’t know her. Didn’t know her family…except for her maternal grandparents. And I watched them go through days of anguish as they wat...
2021-01-3007 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkLaughter and love is what I’m thinking ofLaughter and love. Could there be anything better than those two things? And that’s a rhetorical question of course. Because they both are awesome examples of human connection to God. But before you click away, or stop reading and listening to what I’m talking about, try this…
15 seconds of laughter…and love how it feels.
But don’t do it in public. You’ll look like a lunatic. Wait till you’re in a private place. Then, smile. Yep, just smile. But let your smile get bigger and bigger till you feel your cheeks almost...
2021-01-2805 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkGonna have a good day no matter what they say Yeah, I’m gonna have a good day. And I don’t care who tries to stop me. Because it beats the tar, dust, and heck out of the alternative.
And I’m gonna have a good day tomorrow, too.
Because I want the streak to continue. After going through thousands and thousands of good days, why stop now? Right?
And, you might be thinking, “Nobody has that many good days in a row. It’s just not possible.” But you’d be wrong. But it would be an honest mistake. Because you’re probably not...
2021-01-0507 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkFeed me, open my eyes. Feed me, conquer the lies.In 1989, I had been back in Colorado for about a year. And I was in my little apartment, B17 (yeah, like the old Olivia Newton-John song), listening to the cool variety of music on FM station, KBCO. Because they had this segment they called “Home Grown.” And I had sent a song of mine in to them. But they didn’t send out advance notice if and when your song was chosen. So, that’s how they got you to tune in regularly. Well, at least if you were one of the songwriters who sent in music. Like I did with...
2020-12-2910 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkBeat the clock make your mark or stay lost in the darkHey ladies and gents. Kids of all ages. It’s time to play Beat The Clock and make your mark for all time. And this is the game where the stakes are high, the prizes are free, and losers never get another chance. Are you ready? Let’s Play!
But remember Beat The Clock doesn’t mean you’ll Beat The World.
If history teaches you anything, and for most people it doesn’t, it’s that you can’t beat the world. Because the deck is stacked against you. And all the other players are waiting for...
2020-11-0207 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkA new day to make hay with something to sayIt’s a new day
So what! Big deal. A new day comes around every twenty-four hours. So, what makes this one any more special than all the others? And why do so many people try to pump you up with all this rise-and-shine nonsense?
A new day means you’re alive.
And you’re able to do something about your life. Even if it’s not much. You’re able to do something. Because you’ve been given another day of life. And that ain’t no small thing.
If you got up with...
2020-07-1904 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareA new day to make hay with something to sayIt’s a new day
So what! Big deal. A new day comes around every twenty-four hours. So, what makes this one any more special than all the others? And why do so many people try to pump you up with all this rise-and-shine nonsense?
A new day means you’re alive.
And you’re able to do something about your life. Even if it’s not much. You’re able to do something. Because you’ve been given another day of life. And that ain’t no small thing.
If you got up with...
2020-07-1904 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkLive up to your dream not beyond your self esteemLive up to your own dream
Because I can’t live up to your dream for you. And 99.9% of the people who read my articles or listen to my podcast know this. I’d say 100%, but nothing, here on Earth, is perfect. But why do I even bring it up?
If I can’t live up to your dream for you, is it even worth mentioning?
Short answer? No.
Longer answer is…this is just basically about some lyrics I wrote a long time ago. During a darker time, as far as...
2020-06-1907 minThe Power of God's LoveLive up to your dream not beyond your self esteemLive up to your own dream
Because I can’t live up to your dream for you. And 99.9% of the people who read my articles or listen to my podcast know this. I’d say 100%, but nothing, here on Earth, is perfect. But why do I even bring it up?
If I can’t live up to your dream for you, is it even worth mentioning?
Short answer? No.
Longer answer is…this is just basically about some lyrics I wrote a long time ago. During a darker time, as far as...
2020-06-1907 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareRhymes for you because it’s what I doWhy do I write rhymes for you?
Well, first off…maybe I don’t. After all, you might not like my style of writing. Or rhyming. And you almost certainly won’t like what I write about. At least not all (or most) of the time. But the reason I bring it up is because somebody recently asked me why I write so many rhymes for you, my readers and listeners. Simple…
Yeah, I write lots of rhymes for you because it’s my thang.
And we all gotta have our thang. Right? And I start...
2020-04-2205 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkMorning lullaby unless the sun gets in your eyeMorning Lullaby
What? Whoever heard of a morning lullaby? And who wants to go to sleep in the morning anyway? No, it’s not actually like that at all. You know me. I get these silly notions in my head, and I’m just liable to write ’em down. And most of the time it’s just excuses to stay in touch with you and let you in on some of the things I’ve been working on. Or what I’ve got hangin’ around on the old external hard drive.
And this so-called morning lullab...
2020-04-1405 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareFire and brimstone or a Heavenly ice cream coneFire and brimstone
Yeah, we’re already getting close to April. And that means those April showers that bring May flowers. Of course, that leads to Memorial Day and backyard barbecues. Wanna try something a little different this year? How about serving up a nice steaming cup of fire and brimstone? With a side of burning wind? Mm mm good.
What if I told you fire and brimstone won’t be available to everyone?
I know. I know. More shortages?! Are you kidding me?
Well, yeah. In a way. But it’s actua...
2020-03-2600 minThe Power of God's LoveFire and brimstone or a Heavenly ice cream coneFire and brimstone
Yeah, we’re already getting close to April. And that means those April showers that bring May flowers. Of course, that leads to Memorial Day and backyard barbecues. Wanna try something a little different this year? How about serving up a nice steaming cup of fire and brimstone? With a side of burning wind? Mm mm good.
What if I told you fire and brimstone won’t be available to everyone?
I know. I know. More shortages?! Are you kidding me?
Well, yeah. In a way. But it’s actua...
2020-03-2600 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to sharePythagorean Theorem is more than a magic serumOK, kids.
Let’s talk about the Pythagorean Theorem.
It actually sounds more complicated than it is. And writing it down certainly makes it look simple. a2 + b2 = c2 But that looks almost a little too simple. After all, it’s called the Pythagorean Theorem. So, let’s give it a little more respect than that. And here’s what it’s talking about…
Do you remember the Pythagorean theorem from your geometry class?
I loved Geometry. Acute, obtuse, right, and straight angles. (I still have an issue with the straight angle, but I’...
2020-03-0500 minThe Power of God's LovePythagorean Theorem is more than a magic serumOK, kids.
Let’s talk about the Pythagorean Theorem.
It actually sounds more complicated than it is. And writing it down certainly makes it look simple. a2 + b2 = c2 But that looks almost a little too simple. After all, it’s called the Pythagorean Theorem. So, let’s give it a little more respect than that. And here’s what it’s talking about…
Do you remember the Pythagorean theorem from your geometry class?
I loved Geometry. Acute, obtuse, right, and straight angles. (I still have an issue with the straight angle, but I’...
2020-03-0500 minThe Power of God's LoveTrust your gut if you dare But it’s sneaky, so bewareDo you trust your gut?
And should you trust your gut? Look around the world wide web and you’ll find articles on all sides of that. One says, yes. Another says, no. Others say it’s psychological. And still others say the research is up for grabs. But one thing they all have in common. They’re not talking about your actual gut.
When you trust your gut, it’s not a matter of what’s in your belly.
I think just about anybody who’s been around more than a couple of decades k...
2020-02-2100 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareTrust your gut if you dare But it’s sneaky, so bewareDo you trust your gut?
And should you trust your gut? Look around the world wide web and you’ll find articles on all sides of that. One says, yes. Another says, no. Others say it’s psychological. And still others say the research is up for grabs. But one thing they all have in common. They’re not talking about your actual gut.
When you trust your gut, it’s not a matter of what’s in your belly.
I think just about anybody who’s been around more than a couple of decades k...
2020-02-2100 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareAlone in the universe and where they search makes it worseAlone in the universe
It sounds so sad. Right? We’re all alone in the universe. Just saying the words brings on anxiety, depression, and a deep, drowning sense of dread. Hit the record scratch sound effect. Not me! I’ve never felt that way a day in my life. Because I have a secret weapon. And I know how special our little, blue planet is.
We’re alone in the universe. But we’re not alone.
“Tony, that contradicts itself.”
Not at all. But being alone…truly alone…is a choice. Not a ra...
2020-02-2000 minThe Power of God's LoveAlone in the universe and where they search makes it worseAlone in the universe
It sounds so sad. Right? We’re all alone in the universe. Just saying the words brings on anxiety, depression, and a deep, drowning sense of dread. Hit the record scratch sound effect. Not me! I’ve never felt that way a day in my life. Because I have a secret weapon. And I know how special our little, blue planet is.
We’re alone in the universe. But we’re not alone.
“Tony, that contradicts itself.”
Not at all. But being alone…truly alone…is a choice. Not a ra...
2020-02-2000 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareSpace time and matter make evolution splatterIt’s time to scatter
a little space, time, and matter
I haven’t talked about this in a little while. And I love this topic. So, I wanna share a little tidbit about space, time, and matter. I know. Not a very deep subject. Right? Yeah, right. Just think about how much space there is “out there.” But how did it get there. And how much time did it take? And why does it even matter?
It’s a funny (not funny ha-ha…funny odd) question. Why do space, time, and matter…matter?
I coined...
2020-02-0900 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareThe last word from your lips flows through your fingertipsThe last word is most remembered
In a heated argument, it often seems like everyone wants to be the one to get in the last word. Sometimes it’s because they really DO have the most important thing to say. But most times it’s just to “win.” And that’s the kind of argument I recently overheard from a couple in a nearby booth at a restaurant.
Each time the last word popped out, it ended up not being the last word.
The girl kept letting the guy know how he never listened t...
2020-02-0505 minThe Power of God's LoveThe last word from your lips flows through your fingertipsThe last word is most remembered
In a heated argument, it often seems like everyone wants to be the one to get in the last word. Sometimes it’s because they really DO have the most important thing to say. But most times it’s just to “win.” And that’s the kind of argument I recently overheard from a couple in a nearby booth at a restaurant.
Each time the last word popped out, it ended up not being the last word.
The girl kept letting the guy know how he never listened t...
2020-02-0505 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareLine by line and word by word and some advice you never heardLetter by Letter – Line By Line
Anything you do in life can’t be done all at once. At least not anything worth doing. You can’t even breathe all at once. There’s an inhale and an exhale. And I could literally come up with a thousand other examples. But I know you get the point. Each journey is made up of steps. In the process of writing, it involves going letter by letter, word by word, and line by line. Until you reach a resolved destination. And don’t fall for that nonsense of a something...
2020-02-0500 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareOld Man Winter is a darned old dissenterWho’s afraid of Old Man Winter?
As I write this, it’s the third day of February in the year 2020. Yesterday was almost warm enough to be part of early summer. But, according to all the weather forecasts I see, Old Man Winter is gonna slap us back into reality starting today. With a drop of 40 degrees to start with. And a splash of snow in our faces. [powerpress_player]
I’ve lived long enough to see this sort of thing happen over and over. But I don’t remember ever liking it. I mean, who...
2020-02-0300 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareThe will to carry on while I’m here and when I’m goneHang on to the will to carry on
Way, way back in about 1975 I was just getting started writing lyrics more than poems. And I also worked in a disco. Yes, a disco. As a bartender and floorwalker. (Remind me to tell you the story about getting beaten by a motorcycle gang.) Anyway…I got to be friends with quite a few of the people who worked there. And one night after work, a group of us met an apartment and had some “deep talk”to become more acquainted. One guy shared how he was struggling, a bit, t...
2020-02-0200 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareTime is of the essence – yeah, that makes senseSurely you realize time is of the essence.
I looked up the usage and/or meaning of the phrase: time is of the essence. And oddly enough, it’s most common usage is in English and Canadian law. Of course, my right brain kicked in and began to connect dots from the phrase, to the passage of time, and to law. Here’s what I came up with, and I think it works…
“Time is of the essence”works well with law because time is a law.
Time only goes in one direction...
2020-01-3100 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareSleepy-eyed and bona fide with no safer place to hideA sleepy-eyed bon fide wee hours wanderer
At 2:45 this morning I bumbled out of bed, as I do most every morning, and made my way into the kitchen. An issue I’ve been dealing with, for the past couple of years, typically won’t let me sleep more than about four hours at a time. But starting on the first day of this year, I decided to put my sleepy-eyed hours to good use. Writing regular rhymes.
This morning’s starter sentence contained the adjective, sleepy-eyed.
You can see my previous post that explai...
2020-01-2700 minThe Power of God's LoveTalk is cheap so go back to sleepSince talk is cheap, I’m goin’ back to sleep
It’s the wee hours of the morning. So, if I can’t make sense of this, I’m going back to sleep. Unless you’re a recent public school graduate, you probably know what the saying, talk is cheap, means. And it’s always been used, sarcastically, when someone’s skeptical of what someone else said. It sort of illustrates how words don’t cost anything. No purchase necessary. Just set ’em free. And see what happens. But, with the new ways of communicating, your words might cost you more...
2020-01-2605 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareTalk is cheap so go back to sleepSince talk is cheap, I’m goin’ back to sleep
It’s the wee hours of the morning. So, if I can’t make sense of this, I’m going back to sleep. Unless you’re a recent public school graduate, you probably know what the saying, talk is cheap, means. And it’s always been used, sarcastically, when someone’s skeptical of what someone else said. It sort of illustrates how words don’t cost anything. No purchase necessary. Just set ’em free. And see what happens. But, with the new ways of communicating, your words might cost you more...
2020-01-2605 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareA sea of blue is gone and I moved onThis isn’t about a sea of blue
I’ve had quite a few listeners and readers ask me to consider sharing more of my “old”writings and music. And that’s pretty cool. So, thank you for asking. And the old poem, I’m sharing today, comes from all the way back in 1975. I lived in Kansas, at the time, so I was far away from any sea of blue. But I still wrote this one about a sea. And I want you to know, up front, it’s not about me or any thoughts I’ve ever had in m...
2020-01-2305 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareStarshine in Iris became a tribute I wrote to a nameStarshine in Iris
Forty-five years ago. It’s not possible. But it’s true. The year, 1975, was forty-five years ago. It was a significant year for me for several reasons. A few small. A few large. And I was still in the beginning stages of becoming a poet and a songwriter. In fact, the poem I’m about to share with you, Starshine in Iris, is a sample of writing I was doing as a result of requested challenges. And I’ll explain what I mean…
She said the Iris was her favorite flower…
I had a few...
2020-01-2105 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to sharePerilous times will come he said while beating his drumPerilous times will come
A guy, named Paul, wrote a letter, almost 2000 years ago, to another guy, named Timothy. And in one of the lines he said, “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:” And then he went on to describe how it will be. And just in case you’ve never read his description…well…it doesn’t look good.
Calling those “last days”perilous almost seems like an understatement.
But it seems like even Hollywood gets it. Basically every apocalyptic movie shows a majority of evil people. Like now...
2020-01-1906 min
Articles that reference the book of MatthewResurrection Day brought to you by the wayResurrection Day 2019
This episode of Rhyme and Reason is based on something I wrote back in 2017. And subscribers to the podcast will hear my Resurrection Day song called “The Way”. I’m including the lyrics below. In the recording I also acknowledged my buddy, Greg, and his reference to the zombie apocalypse that already happened. Tune in to get the Bible reference he shared to prove his claim.
And I sent a shout out to my cousin, Becky, in Oklahoma. Her mom, my aunt, died earlier this month. Becky sent me the nice m...
2019-04-2111 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkLove birds songs and sing alongsLove Birds Songs
I love birds. Always have. And love birds songs. Love those, too. All the beautiful colors, the rustling of the wings, and certainly their ability to fly. Wow! Birds are amazing, sparkling creatures. God makes cool stuff.
Love birds, songs, candy, romance. Huh?
How did Valentine’s Day get to be a thing? I don’t mean the actual history of how it started? I mean, how did it get to be such a chocolate-filled, dining-out, romantic getaway thing?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not against...
2019-02-1308 minFaith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeNice things to say have made my daySome nice people have had nice things to say
Remember this old saying? “If you don’t any nice things to say, don’t say anything at all.” Or maybe you’ve heard this version, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything.” Either way, you get the point. When someone is telling you that, it’s usually to get you to stop saying what they think isn’t nice. Right? Now, let me say, right away, this isn’t a rant about the benefits or pitfalls of speaking your mind. I just wanted to share some things peo...
2018-10-2607 minWords and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkJeremiah Thomas is a fighter with this life of hisJeremiah Thomas – abolitionist, fighter, teenager
As far as I can tell, Jeremiah Thomas is about 16 as I write and record this. During those few years, he has been a courageous voice for unborn children. He has understood that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God. And so every human being, from the moment of conception, has the God-given right to life. Jeremiah has been on the front lines of standing up for that right. But now Jeremiah finds himself in the ultimate battle for his own life. (If you prefer to listen ra...
2018-07-1310 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareChristian Kids Songs – I’m sharing one of mine TodaySharing one of my Christian kids songs today
OK moms, dads, grandparents…anyone who wants to share God’s love with kids…check it out. I’m gonna share one of my Christian kids songs with you. And it’s free for anyone who wants to listen. You’ll find the music link below with some instructions…
The song is somewhere in the podcast. You’ll have to listen to find out where. And while you’re at it, why not subscribe to the Mister Tony podcast? That way you’ll get rhymes, songs, and stories de...
2015-07-2217 minRhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareMerry Christmas 2014Merry Christmas!
May the Prince of Peace rule in your heart
today and always.
Please enjoy this song as my gift to you.
And here are the words…
I Believe In The God of Christmas
Some believe there’s just today”
And then we die and fade away…
Such a sad and hopeless life to lead.
Others say we never die”
We all live on above the sky…
Disregard the theft and hate and greed.
But I believe in the God of Chris...
2014-12-2505 minFaith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeTony’s Faith Hope And Love Podcast Episode 15The Tony Funderburk Podcast Episode 15 is available for listening or downloading. Click the blue button to hear words and music of faith hope and love”and a big dose of optimism.
There’s no need to let discouragement rule the day. If you find that happening, you may be leaning on your own understanding. Remember…your understanding is limited to what your senses and intuition can tell you. And those are based on the limitations of this space/time continuum and your personal location.
God doesn’t suffer from those limitations. He can see the whole wo...
2013-09-3024 minFaith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeTony Funderburk Podcast Episode 13 – Words and Music of Faith Hope and Love
Ah…lucky 13…and it’s the episode where I transition the podcast from Rhyme Time to my new format of Words and Music of Faith, Hope, and Love. Be sure and leave me comments here or on the Podcast channel. Your feedback can help me improve the ongoing content and quality.
In this podcast episode I shared these articles on words and music of faith:
making things yourself
who’s watching you
when the sun shines
the greatest love
how to have a secure love relationship
the lack of condemnation for “those”
Christian doubt
Get my TRUTH...
2013-09-1619 min