Focus on the Family Commentary

All of us hit a wrong note at some point in our lives. Jim Daly explains why sheer determination is often the only way to overcome tough circumstances. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know what integrity looks like? Jim Daly explains why it can be hard to spot because it’s usually found in small, everyday choices. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some things in life aren’t worth what they cost in the long run. Jim Daly shares a humorous story with an important lesson about a baseball fan who spent a small fortune to catch a foul ball. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefa...

Jim Daly explains why your commitment to your child’s emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being is never “just about today.” It’s about all of their tomorrows as well. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...

Games need a scorekeeper. It’s how you determine a winner. Jim Daly explains how to stop keeping score in your marriage, so you and your spouse both win. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

To recognize when a door to your future is open, you have to be watching. Jim Daly shares how praying for wisdom can reveal markers that point the way when you come to a fork in the road. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily...

Moms and dads often reduce their parenting to a list of rules. Jim Daly shares a better way; it’s about giving kids boundaries while helping them to feel nurtured and cared for. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podca...

As the saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” Jim Daly shares how, beyond material wealth, you can leave behind wisdom, integrity, and character for your children. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ladies, when you got married, did you expect more connection, conversation, and intimacy with your husband than you’re getting? Jim Daly explains why you have the “relational power” to unlock his heart. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://f...

The bigger the challenges our country faces, the more success depends on unity. Jim Daly shares why Americans are never stronger than when they rise up and lock arms to confront a common challenge. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuso...

If your child has been diagnosed with a disability, don’t lose heart. His or her life can still be filled with possibilities instead of limitations. Jim Daly explains why every child brings beauty, love, and laughter into the world. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...

Spending time together is important for couples who want to have strong marriages. But that can be tough when life is busy. Jim Daly shares ideas for maximizing everyday moments. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

What can you learn from an old watch that appraised at nearly 2,000 times its original value? Jim Daly shares why you can’t always see something’s true value at first glance. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts...

If you’re stuck in the wilderness and trees are all around you, true north is what gets you out. Jim Daly explains why when you’re navigating the confusion of society, your spiritual and relational true north will guide you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

Is it any wonder that so many moms are stressed out? They’re chasing a standard of perfection no one could possibly meet. Jim Daly explains why to be the “perfect” mom, you don’t have to be perfect at all. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:...

Opportunities to engage with your children are in front of you right now, but you have to harness them. Instead of sitting back and watching your child’s life unfold in front of you, Jim Daly explains how to step into the painting. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

Marriages succeed or fail for a lot of reasons. But a factor that’s often overlooked is the company we keep. Jim Daly explains why it’s important to surround ourselves with friends who inspire us to build a stronger relationship. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...

If your marriage isn’t all it could be, maybe you’ve forgotten how valuable your spouse really is. Jim Daly explains how to get beyond the grind of everyday life and appreciate your spouse at a deeper, more meaningful level. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

Rembrandt’s painting The Return of the Prodigal Son is a masterpiece. If you found it in the trash, would it be worth nothing? Jim Daly explains why every human being is a masterpiece who came from the hand of the Master. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...

We don’t always live up to our ideals as a nation. When we fail, the answer isn’t to abandon those ideals, but to reinforce them. Jim Daly explains rich, meaningful symbols that ground our culture in the values we need to prosper.

Every guy knows what to do with a hole in the wall. You patch it, right? But what do you do when the hole is a dad-shaped wound in your soul? Jim Daly shares advice from his personal experience. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonth...

When married couples decide to divorce, they often defend their decision by saying, “The children will be fine.” Jim Daly explains why children are not as resilient as parents think. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...

One of the biggest challenges to creating a successful marriage is that men communicate like men, and women communicate like women. Jim Daly shares how that fact can either hinder your relationship or transform it into something spectacular. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...

Treasure is often thought of as a thing, but it’s also something you do. Jim Daly explains how to look beyond dollar signs to something deeper ... and bless others with it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsur...