Focus on the Family Commentary

When kids have trouble with their grades, most parents consider the typical reasons, like social influences and study habits. But they overlook one crucial area. Jim Daly shares what it is and what to do about 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...

If you’re getting married soon, you might describe your love like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Jim Daly explains why your relationship is actually more like a packet of seeds. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

How many strokes of good luck does it take for a coincidence to become a miracle? Jim Daly shares the story of two girls named Laura whose story is too remarkable to be dismissed as coincidence. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonth...

Who can understand the pressure moms face better than another mom? Jim Daly shares why every mom can be a force for good in the lives of other moms. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the most popular questions asked of Focus on the Family is, “How do I pass my values on to my children?” Jim Daly answers that question with two important ideas. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you run out of money before you run out of month? The problem may not be how much money you have but how much money has you. Jim Daly shares how to change your life by changing what money means to you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...

What’s the best way to cope when bad things happen? Jim Daly explains how to make life better for you and everyone around you by being good right in your neighborhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Everyone is fighting some kind of unseen battle. Which means everyone could use an encouraging word or an arm around their shoulder. Jim Daly shares a heart-warming story that highlights the importance of friendship. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

A lot of singles hope to find a special someone, get married, and start a family. The question is, what should life look like in the meantime? Jim Daly shares advice to help singles make the most of their right now. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...

Sex is one of the greatest blessings a married couple can experience with each other. It can also be one of their greatest sources of conflict. Jim Daly shares how to bring your sex life into line with a holistic view of your marriage. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...

Society places high importance on motherhood. And rightly so. But does that mean that dads are irrelevant? Jim Daly explains why fathers are equally as indispensable to a child’s upbringing as moms. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focus...

A bad reputation can hang over a family for generations. Jim Daly shares how the life of Charles Ponzi illustrates why a good name is better than silver and gold. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Discipline is most effective within the context of a solid, loving relationship between the child and the parent. Jim Daly explains one of the most important benefits of creating a deep bond with your child. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...

For good and for bad, what’s happening right now is the result of events that unfolded yesterday, last year, even decades ago. Jim Daly shares why what happens in your future is determined by the choices you make today. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...

When you face a big decision, do you become paralyzed with fear about making wrong choice? Jim Daly shares three steps that will bring you clarity and help you choose with confidence. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com...

The phrase “‘til death do us part” has been popular in wedding ceremonies for generations. Jim Daly explains why marriage is a sacred commitment to be as dedicated to your spouse in the bad times as you are in the good times. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...

Although technology is a wonderful tool, Jim Daly shares why love is a language best communicated through sight, hearing, and touch, not text messages and emoji stickers. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurve...

Ever heard of a school closing because of good weather? The story of one school that did it may inspire you to surprise your kids with unexpected moments of joy. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Tough times can make us better or bitter. Jim Daly explains why adversity isn’t what determines our success or failure. We do. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Building a marriage that lasts a lifetime isn’t easy. You have to fight for it. Most of all, as Jim Daly explains, you have to fight for the right things. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is this day simply the fourth of July? Or is it Independence Day? Jim Daly reminds you to remember the tremendous courage and sacrifice that made our liberties possible. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey...

Parents, there are two realities: the real one and the digital one. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in both. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Staying emotionally connected when a loved one is deployed for months at a time can be difficult. Jim Daly shares how couples can keep their relationship healthy while they’re apart. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...

Children don’t naturally develop a healthy understanding of sex on their own or from messages they see and hear in music and on television. Jim Daly shares why it’s up to parents to teach them. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthe...

America is only as strong as its fathers. Jim Daly explains why dads are built out of boys who’ve had strong men who show the way. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/