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Give It to Him Straight Oct 17, 2025

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Ladies, if you want your husband to know your expectations about romance, about money, about anything, communicate in a way he understands. What way is that? Jim Daly shares why you should “give it to him straight.”

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Hijacking a Language Oct 16, 2025

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Culture warriors are hijacking words in the English language like “mother” and “father” and replacing them with generic, ultimately meaningless terms. Jim Daly explains why whoever controls the language controls the culture.

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Choices, Not Fate Oct 15, 2025

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Is it up to fate whether or not men become good fathers? Some guys believe so, especially if they didn’t have a good father growing up. Jim Daly sheds light on what really makes men good dads.

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Dewey Defeats Truman Oct 14, 2025

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How do you overcome a broken marriage, an addiction, or a career setback? Jim Daly shares a story about Harry S Truman that demonstrates the importance of staying true to what you believe even when you face impossible odds.

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In Sickness and in Health Oct 13, 2025

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Few things illustrate the meaning of marriage like circumstances that require us to put sacrificial love into action. Jim Daly pays tribute to couples who endure a terminal illness together.

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More Important Than “Stuff” Oct 10, 2025

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While we all have the opportunity to chase the American Dream, Jim Daly shares a story about a moment that taught him not to get so hung up on the “stuff” of life that it became more important than the people in life.

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You Can't Quit Oct 09, 2025

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The road to success is littered with obstacles. Every day is an opportunity to move forward or to step backward. Jim Daly says when times get tough, don’t quit; grow.

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Adult Child's Poor Choices Oct 08, 2025

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When a young adult makes poor choices, it can leave even the most confident parents scratching their heads and asking, “What should we do?” Jim Daly offers some helpful suggestions.

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Three Questions to Improve Your Marriage Oct 07, 2025

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You and your spouse are like gears in a machine. How can you better mesh and propel your relationship forward? Jim Daly shares three simple questions a couple can ask each other to improve their marriage.

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Soar Like a Bird Oct 06, 2025

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Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success.

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