Focus on the Family Commentary

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Your Choice for the Holidays Dec 21, 2023

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Spending time with family who see the world differently than you do can be stressful. Jim Daly shares ideas for filling the holidays with joy and peace instead of frustration and conflict.

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Don’t Stick to the Trail Dec 21, 2023

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When it comes to finding our way in life, we like a clear path. Jim Daly shares why even a well-worn trail can lead somewhere we don’t want to go.

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Spiritual Intimacy Dec 21, 2023

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Spiritual intimacy shapes the heart and soul of a marriage. Jim Daly shares why, at its core, spiritual intimacy isn’t about what you do together. It’s about who you are together.

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The Dark Side of Christmas Dec 21, 2023

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If Christmas is hard for you this year, you’re not alone. The first Christmas was difficult for a lot of people. Jim Daly shares why there is reason for hope even if this Christmas season isn’t very merry or bright.

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Break Your Silence Dec 20, 2023

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Millions of people are stuck in depression, grief, and anxiety because they bury their pain and hope it goes away on its own. There’s a better way. Jim Daly shares why there is always hope when you break your silence.

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Building Sand Castles Dec 20, 2023

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Every day we build sand castles – our jobs, our marriages, our families, and our communities. Jim Daly explains why, even though the things we build won’t last, we can infuse them with transcendent values that will.

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Family Crisis Dec 20, 2023

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What’s the biggest crisis facing our culture? Among the many, there’s one that’s routinely overlooked: the family. Jim Daly explains why the family deserves our society’s greatest attention and care.

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Sacred in the Simple Dec 20, 2023

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This Christmas as you’re hanging decorations or cleaning up after dinner, will you be aware of just how precious those moments are? Jim Daly encourages you to open your heart to the blessings hidden in simple moments.

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The Circus Come Back, Childhood Doesn’t Dec 20, 2023

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What are you giving your children for Christmas? Jim Daly shares a great gift idea that your children are guaranteed to love no matter their age.

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Dads Come Through Dec 20, 2023

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In the holiday classic A Christmas Story, “Old Man Parker” loved his family and held them together through tough times. Jim Daly shares why good dads are heroes for every child to emulate and follow.

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