Focus on the Family Commentary

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Good Grades or Kindness? Jan 07, 2026

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What is your top priority for your children – good grades or good character? Jim Daly shares how to help your children make maturity and kindness a priority in their lives.

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The Message of Pain Jan 06, 2026

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Without pain, life would be perfect, wouldn’t it? Believe it or not, no. Jim Daly shares why even though pain doesn’t feel good it does good.

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It’s What You Do with It Jan 05, 2026

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The key to a successful marriage engagement isn’t whether it’s long or short, it’s what you do with it. Jim Daly shares why an engagement period isn’t dead space but an opportunity to lay the groundwork for a successful marriage.

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How Kids Value Money Jan 02, 2026

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Do your children know how to handle money well? There is a simple test you can give your kids to find out. Jim Daly shares what it is and how it will help your children develop a healthy relationship with money.

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How Kids Value Money Jan 02, 2026

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Looking Back to See Ahead Jan 01, 2026

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As the new year gets underway, it’s wise to stop, take a moment, and look back over the past twelve months. Why? Because, as Jim Daly shares, looking back is key to moving forward.

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Looking Back to See Ahead Jan 01, 2026

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As the new year gets underway, it’s wise to stop, take a moment, and look back over the past twelve months. Why? Because, as Jim Daly shares, looking back is key to moving forward.

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Auld Lang Syne Dec 31, 2025

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When the clock strikes midnight, you may usher in the New Year by singing the traditional, “Auld Lang Syne.” But what do the lyrics mean? Jim Daly shares how the words can bring new hope and richness to your relationships.

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Everyday Heroes Dec 30, 2025

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In comic books, heroes wear capes. Jim Daly explains why real heroes are everyday people who make the world a better place by stepping forward instead of looking the other way.

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Do You Want to Be Healed? Dec 29, 2025

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Everybody wants a better life, but many people aren’t willing to change. Jim Daly offers encouragement for ending your complacency and reaching out for something better in life.

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