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Kintsugi Dec 26, 2025

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In marriage, broken does not equal worthless. Jim Daly points to the Japanese art form of Kintsugi to describe how to transform the broken pieces of your relationship into something beautiful.

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The Light of Christmas Dec 25, 2025

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If life has gotten so dark this Christmas that you can’t see good things right in front of you, take heart. There is reason for hope. Jim Daly shares why the light of Christmas is bright enough to pierce through any darkness.

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Home for Christmas Dec 24, 2025

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There’s beauty to be found in holiday traffic. Jim Daly shares why: All of those planes, trains, and automobiles are headed to the same place: home, and few things are as beautiful as being home for the holidays.

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Power of a Mother’s Love Dec 23, 2025

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What creates men of great character? Most people answer, “Fathers.” However, according to research, moms have a much bigger influence than is often assumed. Jim Daly explains why.

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Memories of Christmas Past Dec 22, 2025

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What’s your favorite Christmas memory? More than likely, even more than the gifts you received is the time you spent with family. Jim Daly explains how this Christmas you can make new memories while you cherish old ones.

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Christmas Secret Dec 19, 2025

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Most of us prefer predictability. Jim Daly explains why the joy of Christmas is all about uncertainty, expectation, and surprise.

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Thaw an Icy Relationship Dec 18, 2025

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If you fear Christmas will feel icy and cold because of a strained relationship, Jim Daly has a few suggestions for warming things up.

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Not the “Big Day, the “Every Day” Dec 17, 2025

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Most couples plan their wedding, but not their marriage. Jim Daly shares why a good marriage isn’t about the “big day,” it’s about the “every day.”

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How to Help Your Child Soar Dec 16, 2025

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Children become healthy, successful adults by discovering their potential. Jim Daly explains how to help your children soar by guiding them toward a vision for who they can become.

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Slow Down at Christmas Dec 15, 2025

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The Christmas season may not slow down, but you can. Jim Daly shares how to take a break from the holiday’s usual hustle and bustle and devote yourself to what Christmas is really all about.

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