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Parenting Wisdom from Monsters Apr 02, 2026

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A lot of parents rely on anger to get their children to behave properly. Jim Daly explains why loving authority energizes children with positivity and goodness for the rest of their lives.

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Loved, Not Fooled Apr 01, 2026

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April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive and life-giving.

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Boys and Girls Are Different Mar 31, 2026

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Boys and girls are different, which can make raising them a challenge. Jim Daly shares how to adapt your parenting style to accommodate differences between your sons and daughters.

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Back to the Basics Mar 30, 2026

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A marriage losing its spark is bad enough, but there’s something even worse: choosing to stay that way. Jim Daly explains how to restore the romance your marriage once had by getting back to the basics.

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Fingerprint of the Master Mar 27, 2026

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If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly shares why you and I are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself.

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Details Matter Mar 26, 2026

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Details matter. Jim Daly explains why small decisions that seem insignificant in the moment can either stir up big trouble or tremendous success down the road.

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Take the Lead Mar 25, 2026

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What can you do to heal your relationship with an adult child from whom you’re estranged? Jim Daly encourages you to reconcile by taking the lead, humbling yourself, and reaching out to your child.

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Love and Ashes Mar 24, 2026

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Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. Jim Daly explains why our love for others has the power to go on and on and make a positive difference for generations to come.

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What They Say, and What They Mean Mar 23, 2026

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Most couples get married thinking they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why husbands and wives may use the same words, but they don’t always mean the same things.

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Should I Let My Kids Win? Mar 20, 2026

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Many parents play board games or sports with their children and wonder, “Should I let them win? Or let them lose?” Jim Daly explains why children benefit from both success and failure.

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