Focus on the Family Commentary

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Parenting From the Inside Out Apr 29, 2022

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Parents, how do you handle your children when they misbehave? Do you focus mostly on their outward behavior? Or do you deal with the root of the problem? Jim Daly explains the difference.
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Seasons of Marriage Apr 28, 2022

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Is your marriage enjoying the excitement of spring? The heat of summer? The change of fall? Or the chill of winter? Jim Daly explains why couples who understand the season they’re in can turn problems into opportunities for growth.
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Who Needs Notre Dame? Apr 27, 2022

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When fire engulfed the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, some people asked, “Who cares about some old building?” Jim Daly explains the profound reason why we all should.
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Holocaust-Sized Forgiveness Apr 26, 2022

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Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once said, “Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.” Jim Daly explains how Jesus empowered her to forgive the people responsible for her terrible suffering.
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My Spouse Has Changed Apr 25, 2022

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Did your spouse begin acting like a different person after you got married? If so, the question to answer is, “Did my spouse change, or did my perception of my spouse change?” Jim Daly explains.
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People You Call Family Apr 22, 2022

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Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family.
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Live It Apr 21, 2022

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Someone once said that values aren’t taught, they’re caught! Jim Daly explains why a parent’s actions speaker louder than their words.
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Humility of a Champion Apr 20, 2022

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Jim Daly shares the story of a college athlete who illustrates why anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes humility to be a champion.
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Garden Parenting Apr 19, 2022

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Parenting children isn’t always a bed of roses. Sometimes there are thorns and weeds to contend with as well! Jim Daly offers helpful advice for raising kids with character and maturity.
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Not One Mile but Two Apr 18, 2022

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Jesus doesn’t usually get credit for coining the phrase “go the extra mile,” but it’s true. Jim Daly explains the blessings we find in walking with people out of love instead of obligation.
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