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Even When Things Don’t Go As Planned Jan 21, 2026

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There are twists and turns in every marriage. Jim Daly shares why good marriages aren’t good because a couple never faces obstacles but because they keep their marriage a priority … even when things don’t go as planned.

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The Mother of UPS Jan 20, 2026

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Many parents underestimate their influence. Jim Daly shares why, when circumstances are difficult, it’s mom and dad that keep their child’s world steady and enables them to thrive.

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Live Up to Your Name Jan 19, 2026

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Very few people have lived up to their name like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jim Daly shares how Dr. King’s life teaches us to transform our lives – and others’ – by standing for transcendent principles.

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Marriage Gets All Over You Jan 16, 2026

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Self-centeredness ruins marriage. Jim Daly explains how to build a relationship that’s bigger than either one of you by sacrificing for each other and striving for unity.

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Is Your Commitment Deep Enough? Jan 15, 2026

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How far would you go to overcome a bad habit? Jim Daly explains why, when we’re facing an out of the ordinary problem, we often need an out of the ordinary solution.

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Discipline to Self-Discipline Jan 14, 2026

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Moms and dads are often shortsighted in one crucial area of parenting – their kids’ ability to think for themselves. Jim Daly shares how to teach children to make good choices by helping them learn self-discipline.

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Pray together. Stay Together Jan 13, 2026

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Many people think of faith in strictly spiritual terms, but faith can improve your relationships as well. Jim Daly explains why one of the greatest factors to a strong marriage is a strong shared faith.

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A Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family Jan 12, 2026

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As you may have discovered, helping your family live a healthy lifestyle is often easier said than done. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children toward good health and good relationships.

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The Missing Ingredient to Losing Weight Jan 09, 2026

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Do you find it hard to lose weight? Jim Daly explains why the secret to shedding extra pounds is more than diet. It’s a little bit of grit and a whole lot of support from a strong community of friends and family.

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Equality? Or Freedom? Jan 08, 2026

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Which is more important: equality of outcome for all or individual freedom? Jim Daly explains why it’s impossible for everyone to be equally happy, or equally wealthy, or equally successful.

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