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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 January 1, 2025 by TonyJanuary 3, 2025
Say yes instead of no and then go, man, go.

What I’m about to share probably isn’t for you. But I can almost guarantee it’s good for someone you know or care about. It’s something I shared with others a few years ago. And I asked them this question: If … Continued here

Posted in current events, Philippians, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged happy new year 2025, say yes, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on December 25, 2024 by TonyDecember 26, 2024
Exact day and time have less reason than rhyme

It 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 … Continued here

Posted in Christmas music, current events, Faith Hope and Love, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged exact day and time, his story, history of the world, the grace of Jesus, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on November 7, 2024 by TonyNovember 28, 2024
Learn to talk and walk the walk

It’s so cool how fast little kids learn to talk. You’re so young when you start talking that your parents have to tell you about your first words. My mom told me I spoke way before I was a year … Continued here

Posted in poets and poetry, Rhymes, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Wisdom Wednesday | Tagged a prewired brain, learn to talk, The Power of God's Love Podcast, universal language, walk the walk
Tony Funderburk Posted on October 30, 2024 by TonyNovember 21, 2024
So stupid, so smart, but which for which part?

I enjoy listening to Elon Musk. Especially since he bought Twitter, which he now calls X, and allowed free speech on that platform. And he seems to truly love America. So, he’s got that going for him, too. Obviously he’s … Continued here

Posted in evolution fairy tale, Job, Rhyme and Reason, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged confound the wise, Elon, so stupid, The Power of God's Love Podcast, walk in wisdom
Tony Funderburk Posted on October 22, 2024 by TonyNovember 19, 2024
Dead duck perspective and what's more effective

Your government’s budget (and every other part) is NOT operating on or in a just and wise system. And if you ran your household like politicians run this country, you’d be a dead duck already. Dead duck. That’s kind of … Continued here

Posted in current events, Faith Hope and Love, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged dead duck, debt relief, The Power of God's Love Podcast, worst enemy
Tony Funderburk Posted on October 13, 2024 by TonyNovember 18, 2024
Ingredient 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. … Continued here

Posted in healthy habits, Rhymes, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged food additives, healthy habits, ingredient checker, the ingredients, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on October 4, 2024 by TonyOctober 28, 2024
Hurricane Helene and what it doesn't mean

Some 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, … Continued here

Posted in current events, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged citizens of USA, Hurricane helene, natural disasters, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on September 26, 2024 by TonyOctober 25, 2024
Easy cure, for what we endure and I'm sure

Twenty-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 … Continued here

Posted in music history, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged answer to your problems, easy cure, impossible odds, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on September 18, 2024 by TonyOctober 8, 2024
Now and then I go back where I've been

Now and then, with a keyboard or pen, I go back where I’ve been. That’s what I say now. And “then” I said this: I find it difficult to write anything without trying to make it rhyme in my head. … Continued here

Posted in poets and poetry, Rhymes, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged now and then, poetic justice, rhyme time, The Power of God's Love Podcast, Tony Funderburk
Tony Funderburk Posted on September 16, 2024 by TonyOctober 7, 2024
Thoughts and deeds the wise man heeds

If you even think evil thoughts, you’ve sinned. How’s that for a cheerful start to your week? I had one main reason why it came up in me to say that. Because of the kinds of things that transpired over … Continued here

Posted in Abolish abortion, current events, I Corinthians, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged abolish abortion, current events, lie steal kill, The Power of God's Love Podcast, thoughts and deeds
Tony Funderburk Posted on September 14, 2024 by TonySeptember 18, 2024
Secret mission is doable because you're renewable

It’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 … Continued here

Posted in Ecclesiastes, I Thessalonians, Matthew, Psalms, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged eternity in our hearts, my mission, secret mission, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on September 12, 2024 by TonySeptember 12, 2024
Painful day: fading away or ready to slay?

Another painful day of anxiety. And the effects, of it, range from silent crying to freaked-out scenes in public places to even assaults. Day after painful day after day. Oh, maybe I should clarify. I’m not talkin’ about me. Good … Continued here

Posted in current events, healthy habits, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged feel the pain, painful day, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 30, 2024 by TonySeptember 10, 2024
Because of it a lotta people quit

Nations and empires fall because of it. Governments become tyrannical and then crumble because of it. And families are torn to shreds because of it. And it’s something you can’t detect with your five senses. But you WILL still suffer … Continued here

Posted in Ecclesiastes, life is beautiful, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged because of it, God's love, live forever, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 25, 2024 by TonySeptember 9, 2024
Master of the universe: one is better, one is worse

It’s truly your lucky day! Because, even though I didn’t think I’d ever share this secret again, I’m gonna show you the main ingredients you need in order to be master of the universe. And despite what you might have … Continued here

Posted in Christian Articles, creation science, Galatians, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged control freaks, master of the universe, thank God, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 23, 2024 by TonySeptember 4, 2024
Good for the environment statement didn't make a dent

I gotta share this story I just saw again today. Maybe you’ve seen some version of it. But it’s about what happened when a young cashier told an older woman “you should bring your grocery bags next time. Because plastic … Continued here

Posted in current events, family friendly, politics, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged environmental conditions, good for the environment, hand-me-down, old-fashioned ways, The Power of God's Love Podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 21, 2024 by TonyAugust 24, 2024
Understatement of the year is maybe right here

Sure, you could say Tino loves music. If you’re trying to win the “understatement of the year” contest, you could say that. Or another “understatement of the year” could be… “He’s no quitter.” Boy oh boy, is THAT putting it … Continued here

Posted in Christian business, Do Right, music news, Music Producer, songbook journal, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged hard worker, music business, online store, The Power of God's Love Podcast, understatement of the year, work harder and smarter
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 19, 2024 by TonyAugust 23, 2024
Blue streak, take a peek, it's unique

The anchors, the weather and sports reporters, the investigative reporters, and the editorialists all talked a blue streak night after night. So, it was ironic when Theo felt something like the stroke of a paintbrush across his heart. Because it … Continued here

Posted in music history, singer songwriter, songbook journal, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk, Words and Music | Tagged blue streak, do right, songwriting process, talk show, The Power of God's Love Podcast, tony funderburk's podcast
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 17, 2024 by TonyAugust 22, 2024
Struck out, struck down, and washed up in this town

You’ve heard how there was no joy in Mudville when Mighty Casey struck out. Well, I assume you’ve heard that or read it. And I know what happens when you assume. So, maybe I should have given a spoiler alert. … Continued here

Posted in Do Right, songbook journal, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged impossible odds, mighty casey, rhyme and reason podcast, struck out
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 15, 2024 by TonyDecember 1, 2024
Here 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 … Continued here

Posted in ebooks for kids, life is beautiful, poets and poetry, Rhymes, short bedtime stories, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged bad news out there, front page news, here for you, rhyme and reason podcast, Short Poems For Kids
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 13, 2024 by TonyAugust 18, 2024
The goal, the prize, and where to point your eyes

Kris and Themum woke up to a thunderstorm filled with bright flashes of lightning. Thank goodness they had taken extra time to secure their tents and position them for protection. Because the thunderstorm turned into what Uncle Paulo would describe … Continued here

Posted in Bible study, Philippians, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged eyes on the prize, press on, rhyme and reason podcast, stand for truth, the goal
Tony Funderburk Posted on August 6, 2024 by TonyAugust 6, 2024
Milky Way Galaxy in a place you'll never see.

Elara lived in the star-island village of Millezza (pronounced milletsa, with the accent on the et). I’m sure you never heard of her or her hometown. Because they’re located at the Northwest corner of the Milky Way Galaxy. Of course, … Continued here

Posted in Christian books for kids, imagination station, music for kids, Pro Life, songbook for kids, The TRUTH Journal, Tony Funderburk | Tagged bouquet, Lullabye Bye, Milky Way galaxy, songbook for kids

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