Focus on the Family Commentary

What does wealth look like to you? Many people are financially rich but relationally poor. Jim Daly explains why a wealthy life isn’t about a lot of money in the bank. It’s about the riches of thriving relationships. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

In the same way that changing weather can interfere with a plant’s growing cycle, changing circumstances can trick us into making decisions that aren’t good for us. Jim Daly will help you decide whether now is the right time for that big decision you’re about to make. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listen...

How do you set yourself free from a debt you can never repay? Jim Daly shares why harboring bitterness is like a debt that can never be repaid, and what to do about it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever seen a home gutted by fire? The destruction is hard to describe. Jim Daly explains what to do if the fires of conflict are threatening your marriage. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The average American spends almost an hour every day in the car. That’s a lot of wasted time. But it doesn’t have to be. Jim Daly offers practical ways to redeem your time in the car by using every moment wisely. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

How do you find hope when your circumstances seem hopeless? Jim Daly explains that when times are tough, hope doesn’t emerge overnight. Hope grows slowly. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We often see the pain in our lives from the ground level – the struggles we face seem too severe to be resolved, and we lose heart. Jim Daly explains why when pain is at its worst, we need greater perspective. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ht...

Can you think of a promise that your parents broke? How about a promise they kept? The fact that you still remember illustrates the value of a promise. Jim Daly explains why keeping promises to your children is worth everything. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...

Are you worried that your spouse isn’t your soul mate? What if soul mates aren’t found, but formed over time? Jim Daly shares a perspective on romance that could transform your marriage for the better. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://fo...

Are you so exhausted that you walk around in a fog? If your nights are short and your days are long, then you might be a parent. Jim Daly explains why even though quiet time isn’t easy to come by as a busy parent, it’s worth pursuing. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1304704 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...

What does a world record attempt to swim the English Channel have in common with effective parenting? As it turns out, a lot. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting adjusts as a child grows older and more mature. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...

What’s the secret to a successful marriage? Jim Daly explains why successful marriages are built on commitment, not chemistry. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s great to admire others, but what we really need is someone who inspires us. Jim Daly shares why it’s important to allow another person’s life to influence you in such a way that you’re sparked into action. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h...

Have you discovered that motherhood isn’t always a bed of roses? Jim Daly encourages moms take joy in all they do and trust that the rewards for their efforts will blossom. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsur...

In a world of political correctness run amuck, nothing is sacred – not even motherhood. Jim Daly explains why motherhood is a sacred mystery and a profound calling. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the holiday classic A Christmas Story, “Old Man Parker” wasn’t perfect, but he 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. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...

What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Jim Daly shares why the original biblical account is still the greatest story ever told. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What are you giving your children for Christmas? Jim Daly shares a great gift idea that your children are guaranteed to love. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your marriage is in crisis, you may feel there’s no hope. Jim Daly explains how your marriage can heal if you learn to see past the problems to the true value of your relationship. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com...

What’s your greatest Christmas memory? Jim Daly explains how to create lasting memories by not cleaning up wrapping paper around the tree, or dishes from the Christmas meal too quickly. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...

This Christmas as you’re hanging decorations, enjoying lights in the neighborhood, 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. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of...

Christmastime can be a big problem if you’re an impulsive shopper. Jim Daly explains how good boundaries can help you have a very Merry – and debt-free – Christmas. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Love and connection are as vital to our well-being as the air we breathe, especially at Christmas. Jim Daly says: “If you’re blessed with family, reach out to someone who’s not.” Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

Society once thought of dads as leaders who modeled strength and character. These days, they’re often portrayed as bumbling fools. Jim Daly shares how dads can pour themselves into the lives of their children and model true manhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...

A well-known proverb says, “a rope of three strands is not easily broken.” Jim Daly explains why although that’s a simple concept to understand, it’s profound enough to transform your marriage for the better. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...