Focus on the Family Commentary

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Time to Grieve Aug 27, 2026

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Past cultures encouraged people to set aside their normal routines and focus on their grief for weeks, even months. Not so in modern society. Jim Daly shares why facing our grief and allowing our souls to overcome our wounds takes time.
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DIY Marriage Aug 26, 2026

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A lot of couples find home improvement a mystery, whether it’s fixing a water leak, or fixing a marriage. Jim Daly shares why nothing in your relationship will get done unless you roll up your sleeves and put your plans into action.
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Character Education Aug 26, 2026

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What should be the primary goal of your child’s education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people.
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Beauty in a Baloney Sandwich Aug 25, 2026

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If you’re struggling to see beauty in life, Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why no matter what strength we have to offer, its highest purpose is the good it does for someone else.
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When You Marry Your Prince Aug 24, 2026

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How do you create a healthy relationship with your in-laws? Jim Daly explains three key steps for setting good boundaries between their kingdom and yours.
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Double Burnout Aug 21, 2026

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Researchers say that children with parents who suffer from burnout are more likely to experience burnout themselves. Jim Daly encourages you to maintain a healthy balance in life, so your kids can feel free to be kids.
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Know the Truth Aug 20, 2026

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We can’t strengthen our faith, live healthier, or deepen our relationships if we believe a lie. Jim Daly explains why the more you know the truth and follow it, the happier you’ll be.
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Want to? Or the Will to? Aug 19, 2026

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It’s possible to restore a troubled marriage if you ask the right question. Jim Daly explains why the right question isn’t, “Do I want to work on my marriage?” but “Am I willing to work on my marriage?”
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Step into the Fog Aug 18, 2026

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Have you ever felt lost in a fog, like the answers to life were hidden from you by a thick cloud of uncertainty? Jim Daly shares how to overcome your confusion by pressing into it instead of waiting for it to materialize in front of you.
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Be Curious Aug 17, 2026

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If you’d like a closer relationship with your children, Jim Daly has a simple suggestion: Be curious. Hear why curiosity is all it takes for children to feel heard and loved.
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