Focus on the Family Commentary

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National Constitution Day Sep 17, 2021

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Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself. (Previous air date: Sept. 17, 2020)
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Masking Our Souls Sep 16, 2021

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Did a year of wearing masks in public during the Covid-19 pandemic teach us anything about human connection? Jim Daly explains why a year of Covid did more than mask our faces, it masked our souls.
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Helping Siblings Get Along Sep 15, 2021

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Children tend to think everybody ought to be just like them. When they feel that way about their siblings, conflict is likely. Jim Daly shares how parents can teach their kids to respect each other. (Original air date: July 18, 2013)
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Love and Cherish Sep 14, 2021

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Guys, there is a difference between loving your wife and cherishing her. Jim Daly shares two simple tips that will help husbands better cherish their wives.
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Friend vs. "Unfriend" Sep 13, 2021

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Social media can be a great tool for staying in touch with friends. But technology is stripping friendship of its richness. Jim Daly shares how to teach your children the lost art of making a friend and becoming one. (Previous air date: July 15, 2016)
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Someday Sep 10, 2021

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A lot of people work hard every day, so they can enjoy a better "someday." But what if our "better days" are right here and now? Jim Daly explains why it's so important to enrich your "now" and your "somedays." (Previous air date: May 12, 2016)
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Flames of Individuality Sep 09, 2021

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The unity candle is one of the most beautiful symbols in a wedding. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Jim Daly explains why a thriving marriage doesn't erase individuality. It puts each person's uniqueness to work in service of the relationship.
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Always Have a Goal Sep 08, 2021

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How can you inspire your child to love learning and motivate them to take school seriously? Try this: Help your son or daughter make their primary goal ... having a goal. Jim Daly explains how to help your children plan for success. (Previous air date: Oct. 30, 2018)
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Not Either/Or, but Both/And Sep 07, 2021

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Many people believe that America cannot be truly great unless our ancestors were perfect people. Jim Daly explains why the story of our country isn't all good or all bad. It's both.
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Overreaction in Parenting Sep 06, 2021

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Giving children every advantage doesn't improve their lives in the long run. Jim Daly explains why sheltering children from disappointment, the pain of waiting, or the discipline of hard work isn't always helpful.
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