Focus on the Family Commentary

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Give Up on Marriage? Jan 04, 2024

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An alarming number of young people believe marriage is unnecessary for creating a happy family. Jim Daly shares why, both individually and culturally, the best opportunity for happiness is found in upholding the ideal of marriage.

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Parenting in the Middle School Years Jan 03, 2024

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By the time children enter middle school, their march toward independence is well underway. It can be a confusing time. Jim Daly shares how kids and parents can survive the middle school years.

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Surprising Turns Jan 02, 2024

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We may set goals or steer our lives in certain directions, but the best course of action isn’t always the one we plan for. Jim Daly explains why the right path sometimes catches us by surprise.

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New Year’s Relationships Jan 02, 2024

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Can you believe another new year is off and running? Jim Daly offers encouragement for focusing on one of the most important areas in life before this year gets away from you.

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Intimacy and Sex Dec 28, 2023

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Most couples think sex will be the easiest part of marriage. The fact is sex related struggles are one of the top reasons for marital conflict. Jim Daly shares how couples can deepen their emotional and physical intimacy.

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Bad and Worse Dec 28, 2023

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We often think of our decisions in terms of good and bad, or right and wrong. But what do we do when our choice is between bad and worse? Jim Daly explains what to do when no choice seems like a good one.

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The Cost of What’s Right Dec 28, 2023

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Right and wrong can easily get blurred when everything you’ve worked for is at stake. Jim Daly shares why doing the right thing often comes at a price.

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The Four Wells Dec 28, 2023

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The primary goal of parenting for many moms and dads is making their children happy. Jim Daly explains why a much more worthy pursuit is guiding children toward meaning and purpose.

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Offer the Spirit of Christmas Dec 28, 2023

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Jim Daly shares why the reason for Christmas isn’t found under a mountain of wrapping paper. It’s found in our hearts as we celebrate the miracle of God’s grace through the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Change the Rules Dec 28, 2023

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For a household to function smoothly, you need rules. However, from time to time it’s important to consider whether the rules you have in place serve the proper purpose.

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