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The TRUTH Journal is Tony Funderburk’s ongoing online devotional. And it’s where he shares words, music, and wisdom from the power of God’s love to help hurting people have hope.

Tony’s the author and publisher of 34 books (and counting) for adults and kids, thousands of articles, and a songwriter with hundreds of songs to his credit. You can enjoy some free songs and a book for kids when you subscribe to The TRUTH Journal today.

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Tony Funderburk Posted on July 7, 2020 by TonyFebruary 15, 2025
Selfish desires lead to eternal fires

Everybody 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 … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, Luke, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged be your own king, selfishness
Tony Funderburk Posted on July 6, 2020 by TonyJuly 12, 2020
Bad news travels fast but only the good news will last

Have you noticed how bad news travels fast? How does that happen? Short answer, of course, is…people. Because people tend to have itching ears. And dark hearts. And bad news travels fast from hearts to ears and back to hearts. … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, Romans, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged bad news, good news
Tony Funderburk Posted on July 5, 2020 by TonyAugust 18, 2022
Speaking into the air and nobody will care

Speaking into the air doesn’t work. Here’s a childhood memory to illustrate why speaking into the air is an exercise in futility. And I hope I remember this correctly. But when I was around 6 years old, I remember going … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, I Corinthians, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged a valuable lesson, finding a way to share
Tony Funderburk Posted on July 2, 2020 by TonyJuly 12, 2020
Running out of time and stopping on a dime

You’re running out of time I’ve mentioned, before, how my Dad was a runner. And he was a health nut before being a health nut was cool. He bought a juicer over 50 years ago. And I remember being the … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Truth Bombs | Tagged eternally nutritious, healthy spiritual benefits
Tony Funderburk Posted on July 1, 2020 by TonyOctober 23, 2025
Why is love so hard and so easy to discard?

“Why is love so hard?” Wow. I’ve heard that question so many times. In real life. And in movies, tv shows, and talk shows. But most people who ask, why is love so hard, actually don’t have a clue what … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged Faith Hope and Love, give love
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 30, 2020 by TonyJuly 12, 2020
Life makes sense unless you insist on being dense

Life makes sense Nuh-uh. Uh-huh. Does not. Does, too. You’re dense. No, you’re dense. Ha! I’m rubber. And you’re glue. Bounces off me. And sticks to you. Oh yeah! Well, you’re stupid to infinity. Too late. That bounces off me … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Truth Bombs | Tagged absolute truth, evidence that supports the truth
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 29, 2020 by TonyJuly 12, 2020
Time fills the space while you're living in this place

Time 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 … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal | Tagged time and distance
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 28, 2020 by TonyJanuary 9, 2023
Confidence Bible verse in case things might be feeling worse

Wanna read a great confidence building Bible verse? Anyone who’s focused on the regular news regurgitation might be feeling a little worse right now. After all, a lot of reports are saying there’s an alarming rise in virus cases. And … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, Psalms, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged book of Psalms, challenging times, King David
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 26, 2020 by TonyJuly 11, 2020
One thing I do 'cause I know it's true

One thing I do… Social media is so anti-social. Because many (if not most) people spending a lot of time there are clueless about how conversation works. Interaction. Exchanges of ideas. So, one thing I do, when I’m on social … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, Philippians, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged love for the truth, truth and love
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 25, 2020 by TonyJune 27, 2020
Kiddin around on a playground of sound

Hey, I’m just kiddin around over hear. Fuggetaboudit. Can you pick up on my Brooklyn accent in that headline? Or is it the Bronx. I can never remember which one of those New Yorkers talks like dat. But I hope … The rest of the story…

Posted in music for kids, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged fun music, music for kids
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 23, 2020 by TonyJune 27, 2020
Restore my soul from this lump of coal

Restore my soul because I broke it If you’re a Christian (and if you’re not, you should be), you probably already know how trouble is always close at hand. You can’t swing a dead cornstalk (you thought I was gonna … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Words and Music
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 20, 2020 by TonyJune 27, 2020
Brotherly love longest day and other things that fade away

Pondering brotherly love on the longest day It’s Summer Solstice time. The longest daylight day of the year. And I know you’re probably out frantically buying your last minute Solstice gifts, the Solstice tree, and all your yummy Solstice treats. … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Truth Bombs | Tagged brotherly love, love your neighbor
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 19, 2020 by TonyJune 27, 2020
Live up to your dream not beyond your self esteem

Live 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, … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Words and Music | Tagged original lyrics, original music
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 18, 2020 by TonyJune 27, 2020
Für Elise is a masterpiece with a mysterious crease

It might’ve been Für Elise or Therese or Elizabeth As I opened up my laptop to write, just now, Für Elise started playing on my Pandora classical channel. And I love that piece of music. Of course, I don’t think … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Words and Music | Tagged Beethoven, classical music
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 17, 2020 by TonyAugust 20, 2024
Positive words for the day won't keep challenges away

Some positive words for the day I shared a few sections of positive words for the day on another website I used to have. And this is something from around 15 years ago. And it still applies. But read to … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged a positive difference, positive attitude
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 16, 2020 by TonyJune 26, 2020
Cliché away, all you who stray, until your final day

Your Cliché is as old as dirt It’s ironic how many people claim the moniker of “new age.” Because so much of what they say is just cliché. And worse than that, many of those clichés are almost as old … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Truth Bombs | Tagged global warming, love for the truth
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 15, 2020 by TonyJune 26, 2020
Uncloudy day, uncloudy sky, and a little bit of the reason why

Ah, there’s nothing like an uncloudy day And there’s nothing like rainy days and nights to make you appreciate an uncloudy day. Right? Of course, maybe it’s only the dreamers, poets, and songwriters who truly appreciate the ever-changing kaleidoscope floating … The rest of the story…

Posted in The TRUTH Journal, Words and Music | Tagged cloudy skies, pleasures forever
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 10, 2020 by TonyJune 17, 2020
When stars collide or just go on a joyride

Ain’t it nice when stars collide? Yeah, usually that expression, when stars collide, brings on visions of falling in love. But what about when actual stars crash into each other? It’s all bliss and fun till somebody gets hurt. Right? … The rest of the story…

Posted in creation science, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged intellect and science, stars and galaxies
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 9, 2020 by TonyJune 17, 2020
Music and color wires crossed for something gained and something lost

The music and color connection No, it’s not the same thing as the rainbow connection, Kermit. Imagine your brain seeing music and color. Sounds a little odd, but very interesting to me. For the longest time I’ve connected music and … The rest of the story…

Posted in music and health, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged in living color, music brain
Tony Funderburk Posted on June 8, 2020 by TonyJune 17, 2020

Fight the good fight Do you fight the good fight? Or do you avoid it altogether? Or worse yet, do you allow yourself to be a punching bag for all those knuckleheads out there fighting the bad fight? And does … The rest of the story…

Posted in Bible study, The TRUTH Journal | Tagged boldness of faith, faith comes by hearing

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