Gotta love a Lab As I begin to write this, it’s been less than 24 hours since one of our best buddies died. And I’m sadder than I’ve been in years. I already miss his face more than words can express. His name was Nestlē. He was also known as Nestlē, the crunch bar…and my wife also affectionately called him “my chocolate mess”. Those … The rest of the story…
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Being a doorkeeper isn’t necessarily a dead-end job. In fact, there’s one place where being a doorkeeper can be so amazing and the most demanding job you’ll ever have. You won’t get many tips (if any), but the pension plan is out of this world. In other words, the perks outweigh the jerks. Of course, I’m not talking about being a doorkeeper for some … The rest of the story…
Fathers Day poems – cards, songs, and videos
Fathers Day poems don’t always rhyme or have good reason like this one It’s June 18, 2017, and I’m sure there are lots of Fathers Day poems going out to dads all across America. Moms and kids have found barbecue grills, fishing reels, special cards, and fun things to do for dad. And that’s all great! Still…I’d like to share my annual tribute to the … The rest of the story…
Sacred Grounds: watch your step Some time ago, in America, sacred grounds were a place where you buried your dead…or a special place where you go to connect with the history of your faith. Nowadays, “sacred grounds” is a nomenclature for issues of the day. And, in the case of many of those issues, you’d better watch where you’re stepping. Especially if you’re a Christian. … The rest of the story…
You Gotta Face Facts But when you face facts, make sure they’re the true facts…not merely someone else’s skewed interpretation. Yesterday I wrote about seeking wise counsel. It’s important to know that wise counsel is getting more and more difficult to find even when you are seeking it. Many people have opinions. But not many people have wisdom to go with those opinions. If you’re … The rest of the story…
Don’t be a wayward son (or daughter) One of my favorite songs by the seventies rock band, Kansas, is Carry On Wayward Son. I used to include it in my live shows when I played music full time across America. In fact, I still break it out once in a while and sing it…just to see if I still can. (I can, by the … The rest of the story…
Sunday Morning Music If you can’t make it to church this morning…and you’d still like some Sunday morning music…sing along with me. Stay tuned, P.S. I invite you to share this with your friends and family. And let’s stay connected. Here are some more ways… The best way to stay connected is to join my Rhyme and Reason Club Discover my ebooks on Amazon.com or Smashwords Get my Podcast … The rest of the story…
Who do you believe in? It matters so much I’m gonna sing about it. Your eternal fate all comes down to that one question. Who do you believe in? If your answer is yourself, or buddha, or confucius, or the universe, you’re ignoring the mountain of evidence against them being good choices. I know that sounds arrogant of me. And believe me I’ve been … The rest of the story…
Just sharing a little drifting off music with you today. Don’t listen to it if you’re driving or operating heavy machinery. 🙂 (video no longer available) Stay tuned, subscribe to The TRUTH Journal today! https://www.TonyFunderburk.com Get the Rhyme & Reason Podcast on your favorite platform for your favorite device: The Power of God’s Love Podcast with Tony Funderburk
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Two Singer Songwriters Sing “King Of Hearts” Same last name…same initials…same song title. And yet, neither one of us knew about the other one’s song. Can you believe two Funderburks would come up with a song called King of Hearts at two different times and not know about the other one’s version? Well, it happened, and I’d like to share videos of both songs with … The rest of the story…
ProLife Music: Too Much is Too Sad There’s a reason why this article’s talks about prolife music being too sad. It’s because the vast majority of it is. Pretty simple right? And I include my own songs in this category. I’ve written some uplifting pro life music, but most of my songs for the pro life movement and the personhood movement have been somber, dark, and serious. … The rest of the story…
Are You Facing Impossible Odds? Impossible odds are usually not as impossible as you think they are. I hope you don’t mind me getting right to the point like that, but I don’t tend to sugar coat things…unless I’m writing poetry or lyrics. It’s true…if you believe you’re facing obstacles you simply can’t overcome, then maybe you’re focusing too much on the problem and not … The rest of the story…
A song about the only thing worth anything
Hold On (you gotta hold real tight) I would love to take you in my arms And capture all your dreams that get away And put them in your heart where they belong And fill it full of love so they can stay But I wonder if there’s magic in my hands And I don’t know for sure what I should do To make … The rest of the story…
Independence Day 2016 Let’s talk about ultimate freedom I hope you get to enjoy an awesome fireworks display wherever you live. And I hope you also enjoy the company of family and friends and good food and great fun. And I hope you’ll take at least a moment to thank God for the ultimate freedom He gave us through the death and resurrection of … The rest of the story…
Going Mano a Mano (metaphorically) with Bono I saw a link to a Washington Post story about Bono, and the link was titled “Get Real”. Below the link I saw a description saying that was Bono’s message to Christians…to “get real”. So, I clicked the link and read a short article. I wasn’t a Bono fan, and the article only helped cement my opinion … The rest of the story…
Music for Isaac – ‘Cause Isaac Loves Music I know Isaac loves music. How do I know? Because kids love music. And Isaac is a kid. Simple. So…a few years ago, I wrote some music for Isaac. Recently I put the song lyrics into a video, and you can watch it here… From “Get Outta Bed” to “Isaac’s Busy Day” to “Dinnertime” to “Isaac’s … The rest of the story…
Do you sleepwalk through your life? Every day has challenges. And challenges don’t play favorites. They happen to the rich and poor, the beautiful and ugly, the short and tall, the fat and thin, and the old and young. Knowing you can’t get out of facing challenges can either cause you to run headlong into them with your eyes wide open…or cause you to … The rest of the story…
Have you gone from burdens to blessings lately? Do you ever feel like Ol’ Man River? Just keep rollin’ along bearing the burdens of the world and unable to do anything about ’em? You got troubles? Big troubles? Well, here’s a news flash…so does everybody else. There’s not a person on the planet who isn’t dealing with serious problems. But there’s a way to … The rest of the story…
If you exist (and you do), you have to believe in something, so… It might as well be the Truth. When all else fails, the Truth succeeds. When all else fades away, the Truth shines like the sun. When all else lets you down, the Truth lifts you up. And when all else imprisons you…body, soul, and spirit…the Truth will set you free. So, … The rest of the story…
Share The treasure because faith comes by hearing How many movies have you watched where an archaeologist, or scientist, or group of adventurers went on a quest to find a secret treasure? A lot, right? You have – The Treasure of the Deep – National Treasure – Treasure Island – The Lost Treasure of the Mayans – The Treasure of Sierra Madre and many more. They … The rest of the story…