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Confidence with Purpose May 19, 2025

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Children won’t learn good character on their own. It must be taught. Jim Daly shares how to prepare your children for the future by instilling them with confidence.

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Better Off Dead? May 16, 2025

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Malcolm and his spouse were in such bad conflict that he chose to run for the hills – literally. Jim Daly shares the story of Malcolm’s disappearing act and offers tips for handling conflict in your marriage.

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Daddy Caddy May 15, 2025

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Most of us won’t have a front row seat to our child’s greatest success, but Jim Daly explains how we can enter our child’s everyday world, connect with them, and influence their lives forward.

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Stop Thinking Like an Adult May 14, 2025

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It’s no surprise that parents think like adults; they’re focused on structure and responsibility. But the most effective parents play just as hard as they work. Jim Daly shares a great way to create positive memories with your kids.

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Bring It into the Light May 13, 2025

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Light is a common metaphor in the English language. It stands for wisdom, truth, and understanding. Jim Daly shares how to have a better marriage, relationship with your children, or career by bringing them into the light.

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Let the Love Fog Clear May 12, 2025

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Just because you’re madly in love, does that mean you should get married? Jim Daly explains why it’s best to let the love fog clear before you decide.

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Mom Used to Tell Me May 09, 2025

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It’s been over 50 years since Jim Daly’s mom died, but he still remembers helpful things she said that shaped the man he became. Jim shares a few of those comments and encourages you to consider how your mother influenced your life.

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All the Marbles May 08, 2025

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It’s sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why each of us chooses to create a world that’s broken … or a world that’s filled with love, courage, and justice.

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“Do” Goals Versus “Be” Goals May 07, 2025

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Achieving goals in life doesn’t mean much if you aren’t becoming a better person along the way. Jim Daly explains why, in addition to “do” goals, we need “be” goals as well.

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Imperfect Couples May 06, 2025

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Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage.

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