Focus on the Family Commentary

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Immutable Value Mar 28, 2025

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Jim Daly explains why every single person has profound worth simply because they are a human being created with a divine spark.

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A World without Heroes Mar 27, 2025

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How sideways would a culture’s thinking have to be to decide that superheroes were bad instead of good? Jim Daly explains why we ought to anchor ourselves in transcendent values, not push them out.

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Chess, Not Checkers Mar 26, 2025

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Many people think of parenting like checkers – every piece is the same. It’s actually more like chess – each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting.

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Trash Your Trophies Mar 25, 2025

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Most of what you and I accomplish will be forgotten within a generation or two. So, why do it? Jim Daly explains why we should ask ourselves each day, “Am I investing myself in things that transcend the temporary?”

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Clam or Crowbar? Mar 24, 2025

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Are you a clam or a crowbar? Your answer will help you deepen your intimacy with your spouse. Jim Daly shares how to improve your communication skills by understanding a facet of your communication style.

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Tying Ties Mar 21, 2025

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Too many fathers are disengaged from their boys, leaving them to figure out masculinity on their own. Jim Daly explains what tying a necktie taught him about the need for engaged fathers who bestow manhood upon their sons.

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The Enemy of the Great Mar 20, 2025

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Question: How do you build a great life? Answer: You don’t settle for a good one. Jim Daly encourages you to decide what you want out of life and then boldly step out and go get it.

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Tell Me a Story Mar 19, 2025

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Humans have told each other stories since ancient times, sharing over campfires, backyard fences, and cubicle walls. Jim Daly explains why stories connect us as humans in a way that transcends mere animal instinct.

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Eliminating Risk in Children's Lives Mar 19, 2025

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Jim Daly warns parents: Many of the things you do for your children to make their lives as smooth as possible may do more harm than good. He shares why and explains what to do about it.

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The Hope in Rememberance Mar 19, 2025

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Most of us hope to forget painful memories. Jim Daly explains why remembering bad things is just as important to living well as remembering good things.

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