Focus on the Family Commentary

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Parenting a Strong-Willed Child Aug 24, 2023

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Strong-willed children often grow up to be self-motivated, independent adults. But they can sure be a challenge to raise. Jim Daly shares helpful and important tips.

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Every Cup of Cold Water Aug 23, 2023

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How do we know when God shows up in our lives? Is it through lightning and thunder? Or is it through ordinary people who give out of their abundance to help someone in need?

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Can Your Spouse Meet All of Your Needs? Aug 22, 2023

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Is it possible for one person to meet our every need? On a cross-country trip he took with his wife in the first years of their marriage, Jim Daly discovered why the answer to that question is no. Hear his story.

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Know Their Nature Aug 21, 2023

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Jim Daly shares an important lesson for dealing with negative people: never overlook their true nature.

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Love Is Like Fire Aug 18, 2023

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What is love? To many people, it’s all happy faces, roses, and rainbows. Jim Daly explains why love is also like fire.

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Parenting Radar Aug 17, 2023

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The most important parenting principles are usually the simplest. Like this one: pay attention to your parenting radar. You will likely pick up on dangers that your kids will never see coming.

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Get to the End Aug 16, 2023

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No one gets to where they hope to be without overcoming challenges along the way. Jim Daly explains why winning in the game of life means finishing well.

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Hide and Seek Aug 15, 2023

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Have you ever played “hide and seek”? It’s a fun game for kids, but it can also teach moms and dads a lot about effective parenting. Jim Daly explains how

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The Four Horsemen of Divorce Aug 14, 2023

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Jim Daly shares how couples can significantly improve their odds for a successful marriage by avoiding what Dr. John Gottman calls the Four Horsemen of Divorce.

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More Than Pretty Colors Aug 11, 2023

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A lot of ideas in our culture seem fun and colorful ... until adversity comes. To endure, we need a worldview that anchors us in truth.

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