Fiction Writers Are Good At Making Things Up Good fiction can be based on facts, or influenced by reality, but a good fiction writer needs to be good at making things up. And that goes for songs, too. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard so-called “experts” say that in order for a song to resonate with an audience it … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
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 … The rest of the story…
Sunday Morning Hymn I invite you to sing along with this old Sunday morning hymn…with an “up” beat. This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His … The rest of the story…
It’s important to know why you are here Life can challenge you more than you’re prepared for so many times. And it can be easy to give up hope…if you don’t have a firm foundation and an eternal perspective. In other words, if you don’t have something (and more importantly someONE) to look forward to, it’s easier to give up. … The rest of the story…
Fan mail doesn’t get better than this This illustrated fan mail has everything I could ever need or want from a young fan. Creative illustrations…Calling me “a great singer” and “my favorite”…and even signing her name sincerely. What else could a singer want? My wife got this letter a few years ago from a young girl, named Azure, who had listened to … 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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Lavender – it even sounds like a color Lavender is more than just a color. It’s a beautiful plant, a homeopathic essential oil, and a popular ingredient in perfumes. And even though it’s more than just a color, it’s a color that came to mind and inspired a song more than forty years ago. I had just finished a year … The rest of the story…
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 … The rest of the story…
Get Your Name In The Book of Life There’s an actual, real book of life. And my name is in it. I made sure of that a long time ago. By the way…I don’t mean that giant social media channel with the blue logo. It’s ironic to me…automobile insurance is mandatory in America. You can’t drive your vehicle around for … The rest of the story…
Let’s connect the dots of life today. I can’t imagine considering the complexity in the universe and coming up with the conclusion that it must have all been an “accident.” But maybe that’s just me. Actually, it’s not just me. Lots of other people…way smarter than me…have determined the overwhelming evidence points to a created universe. And yet, even if … The rest of the story…
Is This The Root of All Evil? When I started singing, as a little boy, I began to dream that one day I’d rise to the top and have all the money my heart could possibly desire. And I could see that money in gold, silver, green, and diamonds. Piles of it, buckets of it…for cryin’ out loud…truckloads of it! … 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 rest of the story…
Mister Pain – leave me alone! Did you get a visit from Mister Pain today? Or this week? Or anytime lately? If so, did you yell back at him when he yelled at you? Or did you find yourself giving in and even giving up? Everybody has to deal with him at least once in a while. But how you … The rest of the story…
I know a writer who chooses stories as his writing style. I work with him everyday. And he challenges me to write engaging, relevant stories for myself and those who hire me to write for them. When I think I don’t have anything to say, he tells me I’m trying too hard to SAY something”when I should be diligently writing to … 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 … The rest of the story…
Do you know a message of hope? Would you believe most people in the world live without hope? It doesn’t mean there IS no hope…just that they’ve never heard a tried and true message of hope. And I’m talking about the kind of message that stands the test of time…and challenge…and doubt. Of course, I’m talking about the message found … The rest of the story…
Ever thought about creation and imagination? Creation and imagination are the dynamic duo for a content writer. Your projects often come with their own criteria. But they can really come alive for your audience when they can see the color, hear the sounds, and feel the feelings of the story behind the story. What do you think of when I … 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 … The rest of the story…
Father’s Day 2016 On this Father’s Day 2016, think about the Number One Father, your Creator. I wrote a song about Him about a few years ago, and I’d like to share it with you today. It talks about how we owe everything we are to the One who made us. Your DNA is a unique code that determines what color eyes … The rest of the story…
Do you live life inside the lines? We all have ’em. Lines. The ones we draw that no one else can cross. The lines we won’t cross ourselves. The lines that make up that little box where we feel safe inside. Do you find yourself living inside the lines? If so, don’t feel bad. Just get a good grip on … The rest of the story…