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Truth Bombs 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 min

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 min

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 min

current 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 min

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 min $Faith Hope Love - these prove there\'s a rhyme and reason for your life$ Faith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeExact 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 min

Rhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareIngredient checker is such a home wrecker You might believe what I’m about to share with you from an American food ingredient checker. You might, but I think most Americans won’t believe it. Here’s some data the ingredient checker discovered. ~ These ingredients are banned in Europe. But legal in the US. Really makes you think twice when it says “FDA approved.” POTASSIUM BROMATE * Can irritate nose, throat and lungs * Shown to cause thyroid and kidney cancers in animals TITANIUM DIOXIDE * Enhances products white color and opacity * The IARC has li...2024-10-1411 min

Healthy habits - They help you discover the rhyme and reason for lifeIngredient checker is such a home wrecker You might believe what I’m about to share with you from an American food ingredient checker. You might, but I think most Americans won’t believe it. Here’s some data the ingredient checker discovered. ~ These ingredients are banned in Europe. But legal in the US. Really makes you think twice when it says “FDA approved.” POTASSIUM BROMATE * Can irritate nose, throat and lungs * Shown to cause thyroid and kidney cancers in animals TITANIUM DIOXIDE * Enhances products white color and opacity * The IARC has li...2024-10-1411 min

Tony FunderburkIngredient checker is such a home wrecker You might believe what I’m about to share with you from an American food ingredient checker. You might, but I think most Americans won’t believe it. Here’s some data the ingredient checker discovered. ~ These ingredients are banned in Europe. But legal in the US. Really makes you think twice when it says “FDA approved.” POTASSIUM BROMATE * Can irritate nose, throat and lungs * Shown to cause thyroid and kidney cancers in animals TITANIUM DIOXIDE * Enhances products white color and opacity * The IARC has li...2024-10-1411 min

current 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 min

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 min

music history 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 min

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 min

Articles that reference the book of PsalmsSecret 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

Articles that reference the book of MatthewSecret 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

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 min

eBook Writer archivesHere for you but what DID I do?OK kiddos from 3 to 103. I’ll just let you know, right up front, that I’m here for you. Because I know that you fit into one of these categories. You are the: Cream of the crop Top of the heap Bee’s knees Cat’s meow Best thing since sliced bread And maybe you’ve even come up with something else you think describes your effervescent and irresistible personality. If so, good for you. Or is it, good ON you these days? No matter. You know what you are. We’ll leave it at that. Just k...2024-08-1606 min

poets and poetry Archives - Tony FunderburkHere for you but what DID I do?OK kiddos from 3 to 103. I’ll just let you know, right up front, that I’m here for you. Because I know that you fit into one of these categories. You are the: Cream of the crop Top of the heap Bee’s knees Cat’s meow Best thing since sliced bread And maybe you’ve even come up with something else you think describes your effervescent and irresistible personality. If so, good for you. Or is it, good ON you these days? No matter. You know what you are. We’ll leave it at that. Just k...2024-08-1606 min

Tony FunderburkHere for you but what DID I do?OK kiddos from 3 to 103. I’ll just let you know, right up front, that I’m here for you. Because I know that you fit into one of these categories. You are the: Cream of the crop Top of the heap Bee’s knees Cat’s meow Best thing since sliced bread And maybe you’ve even come up with something else you think describes your effervescent and irresistible personality. If so, good for you. Or is it, good ON you these days? No matter. You know what you are. We’ll leave it at that. Just k...2024-08-1606 min

Rhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareHere for you but what DID I do?OK kiddos from 3 to 103. I’ll just let you know, right up front, that I’m here for you. Because I know that you fit into one of these categories. You are the: Cream of the crop Top of the heap Bee’s knees Cat’s meow Best thing since sliced bread And maybe you’ve even come up with something else you think describes your effervescent and irresistible personality. If so, good for you. Or is it, good ON you these days? No matter. You know what you are. We’ll leave it at that. Just k...2024-08-1606 min

life is beautiful Archives - Tony FunderburkHere for you but what DID I do?OK kiddos from 3 to 103. I’ll just let you know, right up front, that I’m here for you. Because I know that you fit into one of these categories. You are the: Cream of the crop Top of the heap Bee’s knees Cat’s meow Best thing since sliced bread And maybe you’ve even come up with something else you think describes your effervescent and irresistible personality. If so, good for you. Or is it, good ON you these days? No matter. You know what you are. We’ll leave it at that. Just k...2024-08-1606 min

Rhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareHot weather conditions, poetic transitionsI’m not a fan of hot weather conditions. Yeah, there’s a pun hiding in plain sight, there. But I’m not gonna pun-ish you, more, right now. If you’ve been staying inside to lounge in the coolness of air conditioning, believe me, I’m with ya man. And it IS a manly thing to do. Here’s why. Hot weather conditions can wring rhymes right out of the air. At least they can for the writer who dares to relax in the air conditioning with his (or her, and those are the only two cho...2024-08-0305 min

family friendly Archives - Tony FunderburkHot weather conditions, poetic transitionsI’m not a fan of hot weather conditions. Yeah, there’s a pun hiding in plain sight, there. But I’m not gonna pun-ish you, more, right now. If you’ve been staying inside to lounge in the coolness of air conditioning, believe me, I’m with ya man. And it IS a manly thing to do. Here’s why. Hot weather conditions can wring rhymes right out of the air. At least they can for the writer who dares to relax in the air conditioning with his (or her, and those are the only two cho...2024-08-0305 min

poets and poetry Archives - Tony FunderburkHot weather conditions, poetic transitionsI’m not a fan of hot weather conditions. Yeah, there’s a pun hiding in plain sight, there. But I’m not gonna pun-ish you, more, right now. If you’ve been staying inside to lounge in the coolness of air conditioning, believe me, I’m with ya man. And it IS a manly thing to do. Here’s why. Hot weather conditions can wring rhymes right out of the air. At least they can for the writer who dares to relax in the air conditioning with his (or her, and those are the only two cho...2024-08-0305 min

Tony FunderburkHot weather conditions, poetic transitionsI’m not a fan of hot weather conditions. Yeah, there’s a pun hiding in plain sight, there. But I’m not gonna pun-ish you, more, right now. If you’ve been staying inside to lounge in the coolness of air conditioning, believe me, I’m with ya man. And it IS a manly thing to do. Here’s why. Hot weather conditions can wring rhymes right out of the air. At least they can for the writer who dares to relax in the air conditioning with his (or her, and those are the only two cho...2024-08-0305 min

Tony FunderburkWord hash for Joe and those in the knowHe’s talked with dead people, personally. He’s talked about dead people as though they were still alive. And he consistently serves up word hash like it’s going out of style or something. You know him. You loathe him. Of course I’m talking about little Joey Biden. Mrs. Biden’s pride and joy. Mm, mm. Nothin’ like a bowl of homemade word hash. You no doubt have seen commentaries, of one sort or another, about Joe Biden’s brain fog. His brain fog reminds me of the Peanuts comic strip character, Pig-pen. Because wherev...2024-05-1008 min

books for kids Archives - Tony FunderburkTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min $Creation Science - awesome reasons for life you won\'t find in schools$ Creation Science - awesome reasons for life you won't find in schoolsTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min

Christian books for kids Archives - Tony FunderburkTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min

choose life Archives - Tony FunderburkTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min

Music For KidsTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min

Tony FunderburkTrillion trails of information in your personal constellationInformation inside your cells determined whether you’d have brown or blue or green eyes. And it determined whether you’d have black or brown or blonde hair. AND whether you’d be a boy or a girl (Those are the only choices, by the way). Take a trillion trails of that information, see where it goes, and I believe you’ll come to the same conclusion I did: “Whoa, dude. That sounds complex. My head just exploded.” And that’s just ONE trillion trails. You could take a lot more than that and still remain in the...2024-04-2805 min

Tony FunderburkWednesday blessings or bad news? Luckily you can choose.If it’s Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, just ignore this message. Because this is specially designed to help you focus on your Wednesday blessings. I won’t be responsible for results you get by attempting to use it on those other days. “Why Wednesday blessings, Tony?” you ask. Well, I’m glad you asked because I’d like to expound with great profundity on that topic. And I’d love to illuminate the catacombs of your weary understanding and reasoning with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. Either that, or I’d like to help tak...2024-04-2404 min

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 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 min

Abolish 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 min

Articles 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 min

Tony FunderburkRule number one? Well, it usually isn’t done.It makes me mad how some people feel a deep-down, dastardly need to rule over others. Yeah, for them, rule number one is “Do unto others before they can do unto you.” But that rule number one only lasts a little while. I know you realize we have a very short time here on planet earth. There’s a one-to-one ration of births to deaths. And nobody gets out of this life any other way. So, given that fact, don’t you think rule number one should still be “do unto others as you’d have...2023-08-0606 min

I Corinthians - an awesome letter about the rhyme and reason for your lifeRule number one? Well, it usually isn’t done.It makes me mad how some people feel a deep-down, dastardly need to rule over others. Yeah, for them, rule number one is “Do unto others before they can do unto you.” But that rule number one only lasts a little while. I know you realize we have a very short time here on planet earth. There’s a one-to-one ration of births to deaths. And nobody gets out of this life any other way. So, given that fact, don’t you think rule number one should still be “do unto others as you’d have...2023-08-0606 min

Rhyme and Reason with Tony FunderburkMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of … Read the rest The post Me me me. But this isn’t all about me. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2023-06-2610 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of … Read the rest The post Me me me. But this isn’t all about me. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2023-06-2610 min $Faith Hope Love - these prove there\'s a rhyme and reason for your life$ Faith Hope Love - these prove there's a rhyme and reason for your lifeMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of … Read the rest The post Me me me. But this isn’t all about me. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2023-06-2610 min

Tony Funderburk Archives - Tony FunderburkMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of … Read the rest The post Me me me. But this isn’t all about me. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2023-06-2610 min

life is beautiful Archives - Tony FunderburkMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of … Read the rest The post Me me me. But this isn’t all about me. appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2023-06-2610 min

choose life Archives - Tony FunderburkMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of me me me talk. But it’s really not about me. Really. First, a little back story. I’ve already lived over six decades. And I’ve got the silver/gray hair and the extra lines in my face to prove it. And that’s the criteria for my “Splendor” title I mentioned....2023-06-2610 min

Tony FunderburkMe me me. But this isn’t all about me.Well, you can call me Tony Splendorburk. Because I meet the criteria for that title. And it took me a long time to earn it. So I’m gonna own it. That means this post is gonna contain a lot of me me me talk. But it’s really not about me. Really. First, a little back story. I’ve already lived over six decades. And I’ve got the silver/gray hair and the extra lines in my face to prove it. And that’s the criteria for my “Splendor” title I mentioned....2023-06-2610 min

music history Archives - Tony FunderburkEnigmatic sounds and roasted coffee groundsWhat do these words have in common: abstruse, Delphic, incomprehensible, indecipherable, inexplicable, oracular, paradoxical, recondite, and unfathomable. According to the dictionary, they’re all synonyms of enigmatic. Sounds like I’m about to give a language lesson. But I’m not. This is about music’s mystery. Enigmatic sounds might not be your cup of tea. And, if you think jazz-fusion is as enjoyable as fingernails on a chalkboard, then you might as well move on to something else right now. Because I just had a few jazz-fusion thoughts pop into my head, and, as I’m so o...2023-06-2205 min

Tony FunderburkEnigmatic sounds and roasted coffee groundsWhat do these words have in common: abstruse, Delphic, incomprehensible, indecipherable, inexplicable, oracular, paradoxical, recondite, and unfathomable. According to the dictionary, they’re all synonyms of enigmatic. Sounds like I’m about to give a language lesson. But I’m not. This is about music’s mystery. Enigmatic sounds might not be your cup of tea. And, if you think jazz-fusion is as enjoyable as fingernails on a chalkboard, then you might as well move on to something else right now. Because I just had a few jazz-fusion thoughts pop into my head, and, as I’m so o...2023-06-2205 min

road stories Archives - Tony FunderburkBeach sounds on different grounds You’ve probably seen or heard those so-called “influencers” who boast (as they insist they’re not boasting) about being able to work from anywhere. And maybe they even show you some tropical sights while a steel drum band delivers up some musical beach sounds. Come to think of it, that doesn’t sound half bad right about now. But I digress (or do I?). Pardon me for a second while I turn down the beach sounds in my earbuds. Of course, most of that influencer stuff is hype and silliness. Sure, it can definitely be done. B...2023-05-1209 min

Tony FunderburkBeach sounds on different grounds You’ve probably seen or heard those so-called “influencers” who boast (as they insist they’re not boasting) about being able to work from anywhere. And maybe they even show you some tropical sights while a steel drum band delivers up some musical beach sounds. Come to think of it, that doesn’t sound half bad right about now. But I digress (or do I?). Pardon me for a second while I turn down the beach sounds in my earbuds. Of course, most of that influencer stuff is hype and silliness. Sure, it can definitely be done. B...2023-05-1209 min

Tony FunderburkThe drugs don’t work. Did you see that jerk?I watched a couple of awful videos today. Somebody shared them on social media. More pieces of evidence that clearly show how the drugs don’t work. Well, unless the goal was to create more whacked-out freakazoids. And thieves and thugs. And maniacs and murderers. Yeah, if that was the goal, the drugs are on the mark. But the drugs don’t work if the goal is something more benevolent. And I know, without a shadow of a doubt that benevolence is not the goal of drug manufacturers. Nope. They’re after profits no matter how ma...2023-05-0709 min

PhilippiansWondering 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 min

Tony 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 min

Tony FunderburkLilypad lake and a frog and a snakeIt’s the story of a lilypad, lake, a frog, and a snake. And it shows how what you think about yourself isn’t necessarily what anyone (or everyone) else thinks about you. This lilypad lake story starts out like this: So, once there was a lilypad that no frog ever used. You wouldn’t think a lilypad could get its feelings bruised. But sure enough this lilypad cried to itself each night, And each day did its very best to stay out of plain sight. It’s the latest children...2023-03-0805 min

Music For KidsTimbuktu much fun to doFrom here to Timbuktu. You’ve heard that expression or something like it. Right? Well, I’m not gonna give you a history lesson on where the expression originated or if it’s even a real place. But it DID inspire a toy store in the Denver area. And so, Timbuktu also, in a roundabout way, inspired a song. It’s one of the 10 fun and silly songs in the Kiddin’ Around collection. When CD’s were still a “cool” way to get music, we sold thousands of them through several kids’ stores across Colorado. O...2022-10-2006 min

eBook Writer archivesFluff the pillow, feel the wind blow, sleeping willowI spent a lot of my formative years in Texas. So, I still use (and always will use) some of those friendly southern, colloquial expressions in my everyday language. And many of those southern memories are some of my fondest childhood recollections. Like the sounds of croaking bullfrogs. And the chatter of bugs just as dusky coolness sweeps away the heat of the day. Or the chunky sound when mom would fluff the pillow. Yeah. Fluff the pillow. That’s what we called it. Have you heard that expression? And do you use it for th...2021-07-0605 min

Singer 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 min

Singer 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 min

thought provoking thoughts Archives - Tony FunderburkPower amplifier turns the volume up way higherDid you see that movie “This Is Spinal Tap” about a fictitious rock band in a fictitious rockumentary? If not, no great loss. I never saw the whole movie either. But I saw some funny clips. And one that stands out is one of the members of the band is asked why the knobs on his power amplifier go to 11 instead of the usual 10. And in a fictitious English accent he answers, “Well, it’s one louder isn’t it.” Yeah, when your goal is to be the loudest band in the world, it makes total sense to have volu...2021-03-1703 min

Articles that reference the book of MatthewPeace 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 min

PhilippiansCan 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 min

Words and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkAble to change and rearrange isn’t strangeI’m able to change my mind. And you read that and probably think something like, “Wow. That’s so deep, Tony.” But it IS deep. Because it means I’m not a robot. There’s no one pushing buttons making me do what … Read the rest The post Able to change and rearrange isn’t strange appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2021-02-0910 min

Articles that reference the book of JohnAble to change and rearrange isn’t strangeI’m able to change my mind. And you read that and probably think something like, “Wow. That’s so deep, Tony.” But it IS deep. Because it means I’m not a robot. There’s no one pushing buttons making me do what … Read the rest The post Able to change and rearrange isn’t strange appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2021-02-0910 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveAble to change and rearrange isn’t strangeI’m able to change my mind. And you read that and probably think something like, “Wow. That’s so deep, Tony.” But it IS deep. Because it means I’m not a robot. There’s no one pushing buttons making me do what … Read the rest The post Able to change and rearrange isn’t strange appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2021-02-0910 min $Creation Science - awesome reasons for life you won\'t find in schools$ Creation Science - awesome reasons for life you won't find in schoolsAge of the Earth for what it’s worthThe age of the Earth increases all the time. And you’re probably thinking, “Duh. Doesn’t the age of everything, Tony?” But I’m not talking about how Earth is another year older every year. No, I’m talking about how some so-called … Read the rest The post Age of the Earth for what it’s worth appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2021-01-0308 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveAge of the Earth for what it’s worthThe age of the Earth increases all the time. And you’re probably thinking, “Duh. Doesn’t the age of everything, Tony?” But I’m not talking about how Earth is another year older every year. No, I’m talking about how some so-called … Read the rest The post Age of the Earth for what it’s worth appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2021-01-0308 min

Truth Bombs Archives - Tony FunderburkManliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers“Why do you write so much about love, Tony? It’s not exactly a manly topic.” Yeah, I’ve been asked that. And when I hear a question like that, I immediately think, “Hmm…sounds like somebody who hasn’t read the Bible.” Because … Read the rest The post Manliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-09-2403 min

Articles that reference the book of JohnManliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers“Why do you write so much about love, Tony? It’s not exactly a manly topic.” Yeah, I’ve been asked that. And when I hear a question like that, I immediately think, “Hmm…sounds like somebody who hasn’t read the Bible.” Because … Read the rest The post Manliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-09-2403 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveManliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers“Why do you write so much about love, Tony? It’s not exactly a manly topic.” Yeah, I’ve been asked that. And when I hear a question like that, I immediately think, “Hmm…sounds like somebody who hasn’t read the Bible.” Because … Read the rest The post Manliest man and his love plan – for all you naysayers appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-09-2403 min

Rhymes by Tony Funderburk - hundreds to shareTwenty seven days till the cooler season playsOnly twenty seven days left And for those of you not keeping track, I’m talking about twenty seven days of summer. After that comes my favorite season of the year. Autumn. “Gee, Tony. What’s so special about twenty seven … Read the rest The post Twenty seven days till the cooler season plays appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-08-2604 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveTwenty seven days till the cooler season playsOnly twenty seven days left And for those of you not keeping track, I’m talking about twenty seven days of summer. After that comes my favorite season of the year. Autumn. “Gee, Tony. What’s so special about twenty seven … Read the rest The post Twenty seven days till the cooler season plays appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-08-2604 min

I Corinthians - an awesome letter about the rhyme and reason for your lifeSing with understanding while the fools are still commandingDo you sing with understanding right now? “Golly gee, Tony. What does that even mean? And why do I need to sing with understanding? What’s that gonna prove?” Uh…it won’t prove anything to most people. But it might prove a … Read the rest The post Sing with understanding while the fools are still commanding appeared first on Christian Writer Tony Funderburk.2020-08-1905 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveAssume the worst and go with that firstOK, let’s be positive and assume the worst That sounds like a good plan. Right? “Uh, no, Tony. It sounds negative. Not positive. And why would anybody automatically assume the worst?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Because I’m gonna toss … Read the rest The post Assume the worst and go with that first appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-08-0610 min

Truth Bombs Archives - Tony FunderburkAssume the worst and go with that firstOK, let’s be positive and assume the worst That sounds like a good plan. Right? “Uh, no, Tony. It sounds negative. Not positive. And why would anybody automatically assume the worst?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Because I’m gonna toss … Read the rest The post Assume the worst and go with that first appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-08-0610 min

Articles that reference the book of ProverbsAssume the worst and go with that firstOK, let’s be positive and assume the worst That sounds like a good plan. Right? “Uh, no, Tony. It sounds negative. Not positive. And why would anybody automatically assume the worst?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Because I’m gonna toss … Read the rest The post Assume the worst and go with that first appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-08-0610 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveBalloon sinuplasty and boy this pain is nastySo, Tony…was the balloon sinuplasty fun? Oh yeah. If you’re looking for something to do on your next vacation, let me suggest taking a nice balloon sinuplasty ride. Because it’ll be a vacation you’ll never forget. Balloon sinuplasty has … Read the rest The post Balloon sinuplasty and boy this pain is nasty appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-07-2205 min

Healthy habits - They help you discover the rhyme and reason for lifeBalloon sinuplasty and boy this pain is nastySo, Tony…was the balloon sinuplasty fun? Oh yeah. If you’re looking for something to do on your next vacation, let me suggest taking a nice balloon sinuplasty ride. Because it’ll be a vacation you’ll never forget. Balloon sinuplasty has … Read the rest The post Balloon sinuplasty and boy this pain is nasty appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-07-2205 min

Articles that reference the book of LukeSelfish desires lead to eternal firesEverybody has selfish desires Yeah, it’s a fact. An unflattering fact. But a fact nevertheless. You have selfish desires. And I do, too. But they don’t have to rule over you. Trouble is…most people in the world allow that to happen. In fact, they prefer it that way. So, what’s a “good person” to do? First, acknowledge that you’re not a “good person”. Because of your selfish desires. “What?! Me, not a good person? How dare you, Tony!” Ooh…that’s a tough one, right? Sure, you and I migh...2020-07-0710 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveTime fills the space while you’re living in this placeTime fills the space so there’s no space “But that doesn’t make any sense, Tony. Of course there’s no space if time fills the space. But how can time fill a space?” It’s all so confusing isn’t it? When … Read the rest The post Time fills the space while you’re living in this place appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-06-2905 min

Music Producer Archives - Tony FunderburkCan music change your mood? Maybe, with the right attitude.Hmm…can music change your mood? Spoiler, and short answer…no. Apparently a lot of people use that search phase, can music change your mood, on Google. Because Google serves up a lot of results for the question. But it’s really simple. Music cannot truly change your mood. And I’m not just saying this to start an argument, by the way. If you ask, can music change your mood, you don’t know how moods work. Moods are choices. “Oh brother, Tony. You just really don’t care about peop...2020-04-2308 min

Music Producer Archives - Tony FunderburkCatch the Moon from your hot air balloonCatch The Moon You can’t actually catch the moon. You might catch it or capture it in a photograph or video. But you might have noticed, in TV shows and other videos…the moon is big. And mighty far away. Oh yeah, it’s also not falling or being tossed. So you can’t catch it. All that being said, I wrote a song called “Catch The Moon”. Here it is… Catch The Moon See the ball of light In the deep blue night. Shines like a big white whole not...2020-04-1505 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveMen and Women are not equal and there’s stress in this sequelMen and Women Are Not Equal “Well, Tony just jumped off the deep end again. Probably gonna tell us how and why men are more important than women.” Yeah, right. That’s exactly what I’m gonna do. Because I’ve never valued … Read the rest The post Men and Women are not equal and there’s stress in this sequel appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-02-1606 min $Tony Funderburk\'s Christian articles loaded with rhyme and reason$ Tony Funderburk's Christian articles loaded with rhyme and reasonMen and Women are not equal and there’s stress in this sequelMen and Women Are Not Equal “Well, Tony just jumped off the deep end again. Probably gonna tell us how and why men are more important than women.” Yeah, right. That’s exactly what I’m gonna do. Because I’ve never valued … Read the rest The post Men and Women are not equal and there’s stress in this sequel appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-02-1606 min $FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God\'s Love$ FunderCast: Trusting The Power of God's LoveLazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttonsLazy Gluttons Uh-oh. Mom! Tony just started calling names! He called some people lazy gluttons. Don’t know what a glutton is, but pretty sure it’s not good. Because it comes after lazy. [powerpress_player] Why in the world am I talking … Read the rest The post Lazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttons appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-02-0805 min $Tony Funderburk\'s Christian articles loaded with rhyme and reason$ Tony Funderburk's Christian articles loaded with rhyme and reasonLazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttonsLazy Gluttons Uh-oh. Mom! Tony just started calling names! He called some people lazy gluttons. Don’t know what a glutton is, but pretty sure it’s not good. Because it comes after lazy. [powerpress_player] Why in the world am I talking … Read the rest The post Lazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttons appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-02-0805 min

Healthy habits - They help you discover the rhyme and reason for lifeLazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttonsLazy Gluttons Uh-oh. Mom! Tony just started calling names! He called some people lazy gluttons. Don’t know what a glutton is, but pretty sure it’s not good. Because it comes after lazy. [powerpress_player] Why in the world am I talking … Read the rest The post Lazy gluttons keep bustin’ their buttons appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2020-02-0805 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 min

Words and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkTruth in Words and Music Podcast – 130In this episode, Tony talks about dark days, indecision, pot, how the wind blows and a baby grows, and even colorblindness. And yet…it’s all positive and upbeat. Seriously. Stay tuned, P.S. Your support for my Words and Music means the world … Read the rest The post Truth in Words and Music Podcast – 130 appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2015-12-1100 min

Words and Music Archives - Tony FunderburkPodcast Episode 129Episode 129 of THE Truth in Words and Music Podcast is ready to listen to. Tony talks about hypocritical love, being true to yourself, giving your all to God, and what to do when you’re feeling down and out. If … Read the rest The post Podcast Episode 129 appeared first on Tony Funderburk.2015-12-0220 min