Focus on the Family Commentary

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Do You Believe? Feb 19, 2026

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What do Sputnik and the four-minute mile have to do with a successful marriage and kids with character? They illustrate why success or failure often lies in what we believe is possible. Jim Daly explains.

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Say What You Mean Feb 18, 2026

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Children learn to do what they’re taught, not what they’re told. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important that parents say what they mean and mean what they say to shape their child’s behavior properly.

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Dads on Duty Feb 17, 2026

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Jim Daly shares the story of “Dads on Duty,” who volunteered at a local school to mentor students, protect school grounds, and demonstrate that men of good character raise boys of good character.

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Cheer Him On Feb 16, 2026

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Many wives believe they’re helping their husband by pointing out his flaws when, really, they’re pushing him away. Jim Daly says, “To draw your husband closer and to influence him to change, cheer him on.”

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Mean Tweets Feb 13, 2026

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It’s a lie that “words can never hurt me.” Words can be devastating. Jim Daly shares the story of two female sportswriters and a series of hate-filled tweets that illustrate the real and present danger of digital bullying.

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Make Our Civilization Great Again Feb 12, 2026

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Is America in trouble? Jim Daly says why it’s easier than we think for a powerful civilization like ours to disappear from history and explains what you and I can do today to prevent it.

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Focus on Your Own Dance Steps Feb 11, 2026

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If you want your marriage to be better, move your relationship in a positive direction. How? Jim Daly shares how to improve your marriage through the wisdom of dance.

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Jesus Take the Wheel Feb 10, 2026

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Sometimes we get a good life through goals. Sometimes we have to take our hands off the wheel and see where life takes us. Jim Daly shares why the best course of action is often the one that catches us by surprise.

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Act Like a Dude Feb 09, 2026

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Adult maturity is largely developed in childhood. But parents don’t always have to make life lessons so serious. Jim Daly shares fun ideas for helping your children mature while having some fun along the way.

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The Math Is Simple Feb 06, 2026

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The world can feel like solving the Boolean Pythagorean Triples problem. What’s that? Jim Daly explains and shares why life’s most complex questions are answered by life’s most basic building blocks.

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