Category Archives: Tony Funderburk

Tony Funderburk is THE Rhyme and Reason author, singer-songwriter. He’s written and published 30+ books for kids and adults in addition to scores of articles. And he’s composed hundreds of songs (and a couple of books) for businesses and loyal listeners.

Tens of thousands of families have enjoyed and supported his recorded music and live performances for many years. Tony believes our existence is a beautiful gift from God to each of us, including our gifts and talents.

So, we should use them to create and serve others. When you tune in to Tony Funderburk’s The Power of God’s Love Podcast, you’ll get rhymes, reasons, and songs delivered to your inbox for free. AND click here to get free songs and a book right away. And Click here to learn more about Tony’s story.

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If you care about your kids and grandkids, pay attention to this. Way, way back in the twentieth century, I was able to go to college in the rural countryside of Kansas. Have you ever watched the episode of The Waltons about John boy’s first day in college? Well, watching him is practically like watching me show up for my first day. Because the … Read the rest…

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Pure water flows through light but still doesn’t have any color. It’s clear. But there are plenty of ways you might see color in water. Of course, there are the obvious ways. Add food coloring. Or paint. Or you could even shine through water in a glass and see a beautiful, colorful prism on the wall. But that’s just bent light. Not real color … Read the rest…

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I enjoy dreaming up metaphors for kids. Plain and simple. Because, when I write, I like to hide the deeper meaning just a little below the surface. Try to get ‘em to think. Not just react. I love rhymes. But I also love reason. And by “reason,” of course I mean logic. Read my Rhyme and Reason blog posts and so many of my … Read the rest…

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My love for letters and words began long before I set foot in a school. Some of my earliest memories are of my Grandmother and my Mom reading stories and the Sunday “funnies” to me. I think the word pictures those stories and comic strips helped me create led to my lifelong habit of people watching. Especially goofy kids and their families. (By the … Read the rest…

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I could make this more complicated, but my story is pretty basic. I’ve always been a dreamer and and an optimist. This world can beat down dreams and optimism. But I don’t depend on this world for my inspiration. And I don’t depend on this world for esteem. And even if it sounds old-fashioned and out-of-touch, I believe in and trust God. He’s the … Read the rest…

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Where I am, right now, is not a place to let a breeze drift in through open windows. Not here and now. Maybe after a couple more months. But here, along the Emerald Coast, it’s still mighty hot and humid. Not open window weather. Here’s why I brought up where I am. Because it was exactly on this day, the 8th of August, over … Read the rest…

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Most of the people in the world would never even remotely consider the option to have fun with me. And not because I’m just a boring, old white guy. But because I say things like no one goes to heaven, except through Jesus. Yeah, that’s the kind of talk that’s not gonna win you lots of friends. And if you hate God, you’re not … Read the rest…