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Posted on June 21, 2020 by TonyJune 21, 2020

Father’s Day 2020

Happy Father’s Day 2020 to all you dads out there. I know it’s been a mighty weird world so far this year. But I also know this world has always been pretty weird. Because of that weirdest of all creatures: Humans. So, I just wanna encourage you to look beyond all of this craziness right now. Keep your eyes on the prize. And on the big picture.

Father’s Day 2020 is another opportunity to focus on the first Father.

When I was the music leader in a small, Denver area church for three years, I wrote a song for the first Father. And I share it each year at this time. Be sure to tune in to the The Power of God’s Love Podcast. Because then you’ll have songs like this delivered right to your favorite podcast and/or music player.

Or you can look for it here on the website. Here are the lyrics…

Our Father’s Day

We have eyes and ears, a heart and mind.
If we truly seek, God’s not hard to find.
As we leave this broken world behind,
Only His Truth and Love are the ties that bind.

We have hours or days or weeks or years
To be reconciled from our hopeless fears.
Think of this before your last day appears…
Only a loving God wipes away your tears.

He gives life and love and light.
Only He makes all things right.
And we’re here, so we should say”
Every day’s our Father’s Day.
With each day our daily bread…
Every thought that’s in our head…
Should illuminate the Way
Every day’s our Father’s Day.

We can see design upon His land…
Even in an unborn baby’s hand,
And when life is not the way we planned,
Only a living God helps us understand.

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Posted on June 16, 2019 by TonyMarch 2, 2025

Father’s Day 2019

Yeah, it’s already Father’s Day again, and all of you with dads out there…I hope you let ’em know how much they mean to you. There will come a day when you won’t be able to tell them. Both Elgielene and I no longer have fathers around to wish a happy day. And that time passed faster than you can imagine. I’m gonna add some thoughts I shared, a few years ago, about this day. And I’m gonna share my specialized song about the one Father who made sure all the rest of the fathers had lives. But that’s only on my Rhyme and Reason show which you can listen to here or have delivered directly to your mobile device.

Hey, it’s Father’s Day 2019…so dads, it’sYOUR day.

But I have a suggestion for you. Don’t make it all about you. If your loved ones want to lavish you with love and attention, that’s just plain awesome. But there is a risk (for some) in gathering in too much of it…and this makes room for selfishness to take over.

Instead, you might use your special day to present a very special image. An image of someone who knows how to lead…leading with love. Dads have a responsibility to show the rest of the family how to be strong. And strength is best displayed in love.

It IS your day…so make good use of the attention you’re getting. Raise the standard high for your kids. Don’t make it easy for them to outshine, outgive, or outlove you. A dad’s words and deeds can forge strength and courage in young hearts. But a dad’s words and deeds can also sting, scorch, and scar young, impressionable hearts.

Remember this…in this world of hurt, pain, distrust, violence, and hate…you should be the beacon on the hill for your kids. You should be their strongest source of faith, hope, and love. And love should be the greatest of these.

It is your day.
You can step up to it.
You can run right through it.
It is your day.
You can drive the highway.
You can want things “my way”.
It is your day.
You can make love linger.
You can point your finger.
It is your day.
You can keep or give it.
You can truly live it.

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Fathers Day 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by TonySeptember 23, 2014

Fathers Day 2014 is a beautiful day here in Colorado. I hope it’s a great day for all you fathers…no matter where you live. You deserve a pat on the back for standing up and taking care of your kids. I salute you!

I never experienced the joy of fatherhood myself. Or any of the other emotions that go along with being the first man little kids look up to. But that never stopped me from loving kids and all their innocent amazement and wonder. I guess that’s why I’ve written so many songs and poems and books for kids. They’re just plain fun to write for. They get a kick out of the simplest things, and they give their responses so freely.

So…this Fathers Day 2014 got me to thinking about the Number One Father. I wrote a song about Him about 4 years ago, and I’d like to share it with you today. We don’t set aside a day for God because every day is…

Our Father’s Day

We have eyes and ears, a heart and mind.
If we truly seek, God’s not hard to find.
As we leave this broken world behind,
Only His Truth and Love are the ties that bind.

We have hours or days or weeks or years
To be reconciled from our hopeless fears.
Think of this before your last day appears…
Only a loving God wipes away your tears.

He gives life and love and light.
Only He makes all things right.
And we’re here, so we should say…
Every day’s our Father’s Day.
With each day our daily bread…
Every thought that’s in our head…
Should illuminate the Way
Every day’s our Father’s Day.

We can see design upon His land…
Even in an unborn baby’s hand,
And when life is not the way we planned,
Only a living God helps us understand.

Till next time”

Tony Funderburk

Your Life Has Rhyme And Reason Because God Made You

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