Focus on the Family Commentary

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A Child’s Unconditional Love Jul 15, 2025

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Your child’s love for you can be nurtured, but you don’t have to create it. Jim Daly explains why your child’s love for you is woven into the fabric of your relationship – even if you’re not a perfect parent.

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Worth of a Penny Jul 14, 2025

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Many people who see a penny on the ground wouldn’t bother to pick it up, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than we see at first glance.

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What Are We Going to Do? Jul 11, 2025

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Every couple encounters battles in life. Jim Daly shares one question you can ask your spouse that will help you come together as a team.

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We Don’t Need “Nice” Jul 10, 2025

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Some people say that our culture needs nice guys. Jim Daly explains why, for a kinder, gentler, society, we don’t need nice guys, we need strong men.

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Parenting Isn’t Convenient Jul 09, 2025

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Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why effective parenting isn’t about what’s most convenient, it’s about what’s best for children to learn responsibility and to mature.

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I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up Jul 08, 2025

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Getting older isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares why getting older gracefully means growing in wisdom and humility.

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Take Joy in Each Other Jul 07, 2025

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Differences often divide a marriage, but they can bring a couple together if a husband and wife take joy in each other. Jim Daly shares how to channel your differences in a positive direction.

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God’s Gift of Freedom Jul 04, 2025

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American freedom has lasted for 250 years because our ancestors were vigilant and sacrificed to protect it. Jim Daly shares what American citizens must do for freedom to last another 250 years.

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See People’s Potential Jul 03, 2025

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Everyone faces obstacles. Those obstacles often influence our sense of identity. Jim Daly shares why we shouldn’t see other people for their limitations; we should see them for their potential.

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Get in the Wheelbarrow Jul 01, 2025

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It’s one thing to agree with an idea in theory; it’s another to commit to it fully. Jim Daly explains why real belief requires action. If we really believe, we’ll take a risk and put our trust to the test.

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