Focus on the Family Commentary

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Manners for the Long Haul May 05, 2025

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Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul.

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The Gift of Not Giving May 02, 2025

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Buying gifts for children can be fun, but parents can overdo it. Jim Daly shares why letting children earn the things they want will help them develop the maturity they’ll need throughout adulthood.

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Hope Like a Diamond May 01, 2025

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Goodness is often hidden beneath the surface of our bad circumstances, but we’re blind to it. Jim Daly explains why, though hardship is never easy, it can sometimes become the source of something better in our lives.

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Harder and Faster Apr 30, 2025

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Life is busy, but when we get out of balance, we often miss out on the very things that make life worth living. Jim Daly shares a timely story that explains why it’s so important to make room for the important people in our lives.

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What Will Your Legacy Be? Apr 29, 2025

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What kind of legacy would you like to leave for your children? Jim Daly explains why, for bad or for good, your influence will ripple through the lives of your children long after you’re gone.

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Cracks of Busyness Apr 28, 2025

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Busyness keeps the ground beneath a marriage shaky, which leads to cracks in the relationship. Jim Daly shares how couples can overcome busyness together.

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Art of Husbandry Apr 25, 2025

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Things are rarely black and white in marriage. Even when a husband thinks he knows what to do, uncertainty can rise up. Jim Daly shares why being a good husband isn’t rocket science, but there is an art to it.

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Present in Our Suffering Apr 24, 2025

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“Where is God when we suffer?” is one of the most common questions people ask. Jim Daly explains why it’s in the darkness that God’s light shines the brightest.

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Miscarriage: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss Apr 23, 2025

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According to the March of Dimes, between 10 and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. And yet, most people don’t understand how to come alongside a loved one who has suffered one. Jim Daly shares helpful advice.

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Top Gun Marriage Apr 22, 2025

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Hollywood gets a lot wrong. Like romance. True love is portrayed as a one-time flash of passion. Jim Daly shares why real love stories are built out of trust, commitment, and shared purpose.

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