Focus on the Family Commentary

Busyness will take over your life if you let it. Jim Daly shares how to take control over your schedule by knowing your limits, being proactive, and saying yes and no with purpose. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com...

A parent’s broken promise can be devastating to children. Jim Daly shares how to keep your word with a little forethought and a lot of commitment. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do your kids notice when you sacrifice your time for them? Jim Daly shares a story from his childhood that illustrates how much the gift of time means to children. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving is always observed on the fourth Thursday of November? Jim Daly explains. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In honor of Thanksgiving, Jim Daly reads a portion of an editorial that has been published in The Wall Street Journal every Thanksgiving Eve since 1961. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some couples struggle to engage in meaningful conversation and need more than a reminder to talk more. They need a plan. Jim Daly shares practical ideas for making conversation easier. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily....

A lot of things in daily life require a serious approach. Jim Daly shares why, whenever possible – especially during the holidays – give yourself a break ... and laugh. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...

Infatuation is one of the most common dangers facing marriages. Jim Daly explains why infatuation can lead you into an affair before you even realize something is happening. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcas...

You may not think of infatuation as a drug, but Jim Daly explains why it’s as dangerous as any substance out there … and why marriages everywhere are at risk because of it. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcast...

Not everyone is called to adopt a child, but everyone can do something to help. Jim Daly celebrates National Adoption Month by encouraging you to consider opening your heart to kids in foster care or to foster care families. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...

You’ve probably heard parenting experts talk about raising children with a balance of love and discipline. But do you know how to do that in real life when your child is acting up? Jim Daly offers practical tips. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...

If you have a hard time facing Mondays, your problem may be a lack of purpose. Jim Daly shares the importance of having purpose and how to discover yours. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Veteran’s Day is about honoring heroes. Jim Daly shares about one American hero who illustrates the sort of character common to all our American Heroes. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Most self-help advice focuses on shaping the life you want for the future. Jim Daly explains why you should focus on how your life is right now. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever considered adopting a child? Jim Daly shares how to offer hope to one of the 100,000 orphaned children across our nation who are waiting for someone to invite them into their family. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focu...

Is your teenager working a job? Jim Daly explains why hard work paves the way for teenagers to become successful adults. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Does one single vote have any power? If you doubt that it does, you’ve probably never heard about Jamison Shoemaker. Jim Daly shares his story. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For children to build self-confidence, they need opportunities to succeed. Jim Daly shares the importance of parents being there for their children without overprotecting them from every risk. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusont...

The Bible warns us to be careful with our words. Jim Daly shares why – for bad or for good – our words are never empty. They’re filled with power capable of remarkable destruction or remarkable blessing. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https...

There are lots of ways to undermine an otherwise good marriage. Jim Daly tells the story of how he and his wife’s relationship overcame a $5,000 box of crackers. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You and I are up against a world full of lies that distort what’s really true. Jim Daly shares how the classic fairytale The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen illustrates why truth is often hidden behind lies dressed up as truth. Support family ministry: https://store. focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...

The question “Do you know who I am?” often comes from a place of arrogance. Jim Daly shares how it can draw your child closer to you if it comes from the heart of a loving mother or father. 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://focusonthefami...

Most people who have an affair say they never saw it coming. Jim Daly shares how couples can protect their marriage before they drift into dangerous emotional territory. 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...

Achievement creates pride in many leaders. They take credit for the hard work of others. Jim Daly shares why the essence of good leadership is humility. 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/

Many parents rely on abrasive tones and rigid demands to motivate their children. Jim Daly explains why the best parenting relies on discovering a child’s personality, temperament, and needs. 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...