Focus on the Family Commentary

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec 12, 2025

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Jim Daly shares how the classic cartoon A Charlie Brown Christmas teaches us that, while presents and decorations are wonderful traditions, the spirit of Christmas isn’t commercialism and “getting.” It’s about giving.

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Tsunami of Love Dec 11, 2025

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Sometimes love is soft and tender. Sometimes it’s rugged. Jim Daly explains why healthy marriages aren’t the product of wishful thinking, easy circumstances, or good feelings but of commitment.

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Love Through a Lost Bear Dec 10, 2025

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Jim Daly shares the story of how finding a lost stuffed animal made one couple better parents by teaching their daughter how deeply mom and dad loved her, no matter what.

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Cherish the Moment Dec 09, 2025

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Life goes by fast, so fast that we often miss the beauty in small, ordinary, everyday moments. Jim Daly shares how to be present and appreciate them all.

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Helping Children Deal with Death Dec 08, 2025

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The death of a loved one is hard for adults. It’s even harder for children. Jim Daly offers practical answers for parents trying to help their child cope with the death of a family member.

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Give Your Marriage Your Best Dec 05, 2025

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Leftovers are a lousy business model for a company. They’re a lousy model for a marriage, too. Jim Daly shares why it’s a good idea to give your marriage your best, not your leftovers.

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Hope for All That Could Be Dec 04, 2025

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When life is hard and things don’t work out the way we’d hoped, small steps forward are often the best we can do. Jim Daly explains why a good life isn’t about avoiding all pain; it’s about finding meaning in it.

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Through Your Spouse’s Eyes Dec 03, 2025

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Married couples have a hard time settling their disagreements when they both think they’re right. Jim Daly shares why the solution to overcoming marital conflict is learning to see through your spouse’s eyes.

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Healing Childhood Wounds Dec 02, 2025

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Do memories from your childhood stir up difficult emotion? Jim Daly encourages you to believe that healing is possible because while you can’t erase bad memories, you can overcome them.

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Reconcile in Person Dec 01, 2025

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Is technology bad for relationships? Jim Daly explains why addressing problems through electronic means may be the worst thing we can do when we’re engaged in conflict with someone.

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