Focus on the Family Commentary

If you could change one thing to improve the world, would you focus on everybody else’s problems? Or would you look in the mirror? Jim Daly explains why our primary focus ought to be what’s happening within our hearts. 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 fee...

Experts often talk about the importance of goals: for your career, for your health, for your financial future. Jim Daly shares a simple idea for setting goals for your marriage that can revolutionize your relationship. 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 fee...

Home construction technology has made everything fake – from floors to furniture. Jim Daly explains why your relationships are the one thing in your home you can’t afford to be fake. 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/...

Is October too early for Christmas music? Jim Daly explains why the Christmas message is great to hear any time of year. 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/

Most of us like our family life to be as ordered and under control as possible. But a messy situation every now and then can actually be good for you! Jim Daly explains why. 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/podcastsu...

Unfairness is a sad reality of life. Jim Daly explains why unfairness is so important for our children to develop good character. 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/

Commitment is a critical component of good relationships. Jim Daly explains what the phrase “burn the ships” means for couples hoping to build a successful marriage. 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/

It’s easy to miss the wonders of the universe … and of life … even when you’re surrounded by it. Jim Daly shares why seeing the wonders of life requires us to stop and open our eyes to it all. 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://focusonthef...

Humanity’s potential for brutality and evil is astonishing. Jim Daly explains why only when we believe in something or Someone that transcends us can we fulfill our God-given potential. 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.c...

Couples often assume their love is self-sustaining – that is, it will take care of itself. Jim Daly explains why you have to invest in your relationship, or your love will die. 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/podcas...

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:...