Focus on the Family Commentary

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Healing After a Miscarriage Jul 31, 2026

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What can you do to find healing for yourself and for your marriage when you suffer the devastation of a miscarriage? Jim Daly shares practical answers.

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Value That’s Out of This World Jul 30, 2026

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Did you know that it’s possible for a single dollar bill to be worth hundreds of dollars beyond its face value? Jim Daly explains why that truth proves every human being is worth immeasurably more than they seem on the surface.

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An Expert in Her Jul 29, 2026

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Guys, if someone asked you to talk about your wife, how long would you be able to speak? Jim Daly shares why your struggle to say something meaningful could indicate you need to discover more about her.
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Dare to Be Bored Jul 28, 2026

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Most of us do everything we can to avoid boredom, but in the process, we thwart our own happiness. Jim Daly shares research that demonstrates why we need to be bored to be happy.
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Cheer Him On Jul 27, 2026

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Wives think they’re helping their husbands when they point out their flaws. In reality, they’re pushing them away. Jim Daly shares why if you want to draw your husband closer and influence him to change, you should cheer him on.
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Children and Politics Jul 27, 2026

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Negative political ads target adults, but children are often exposed as well. Jim Daly shares how to introduce your children to the political process in a way that makes them stronger, wiser, and more grateful for their country.
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Imperfection Embraced by Love Jul 27, 2026

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Is a child with Down Syndrome a curse? Or a blessed opportunity? Jim Daly shares a truth so obvious that even a rock star understands it: human dignity isn’t found in our perfection … but in our imperfection.
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Our Most Valuable Inheritance Jul 27, 2026

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When your journey through life is over, what will you leave behind for your family? Jim Daly explains why our investments today become our inheritance tomorrow, including faith, wisdom, and love.
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Helping Kids Overcome Rejection Jul 27, 2026

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Although you can’t prevent your children from rejection, Jim Daly shares how to teach them to deal with their pain in ways that build their character and deepen their sense of self.
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Making the Most of Your Mid-Summer Vacation Jul 27, 2026

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It’s at about this point in summer when children and parents alike start running out of things to do. Jim Daly offers practical tips for helping your family finish its summer vacation well.

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