Focus on the Family Commentary

You won’t discover how strong you are until your strength is tested. Jim Daly shares why when your struggles seem too big to overcome, don’t give up hope ... because you’re capable of more than you know. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...

If your marriage is stuck in a rut, you can probably list a hundred ways that your spouse could change to make things better. Jim Daly shares why the secret to improving your relationship is all about what you can change. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...

A seed is a miracle in waiting. Locked inside each one is unbridled potential. But a seed can only reach its full potential under the proper conditions. Jim Daly shares why the proper conditions are just as important for children to grow as for a mighty oak tree. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to...

Do you and your spouse struggle with debt? Jim Daly shares practical tips for keeping your checkbook – and your marriage – in positive territory. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled in the mid-2000s, not from poor play on the field, but from selfish ownership. Jim Daly explains why only a life rooted in love, faith, and sacrifice can enrich others and build a legacy that endures for generations. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our p...

Some people condemn male aggression. Jim Daly explains why a man with both strength and discipline is not only useful to his society ... he’s heroic. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do your kids need to learn how to be responsible with money? Jim Daly has a suggestion for teaching your children good money habits without you having to lecture or nag to get results. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.co...

Great marriages connect husbands and wives together in numerous ways. Jim Daly explains how to build a healthy marriage by patterning it after the spider web, a masterpiece of design. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com...

Parents often wonder which is more important: quality time with their children, or quantity? Jim Daly explains how to turn every moment into quality time with your children. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsu...

The Manchineel tree in Florida is proof positive that looks can be deceiving. The tree is beautiful but dangerous. Jim Daly explains why some things in life aren’t as good as they seem. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...

Some kids are artists or musicians or understand chemistry. Other kids are good at sports or tearing engines apart. Jim Daly explains why every parent needs to answer the question, “What does intelligence look like in my child?” Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give u...

If you had to name the number-one cause of squabbles between a husband and wife – what would it be? The answer might be something you’d never expect. Jim Daly shares what it is and what you can do about it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https...

Do you believe in miracles? Jim Daly explains why the opportunity for the miraculous to happen emerges the moment human beings connect with each other. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Demanding your own way can be a bad idea. Jim Daly shares why winning an argument to prop up our own ego isn’t a winning strategy for life. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For good or for bad, a man’s character is revealed when it’s tested the most. Jim Daly explains how men can make tough choices that serve their loved ones’ best interests – not their own. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily...

With the divorce rate hovering near 50 percent, a majority of marriages are clearly facing immense pressure. Jim Daly explains why the couples who make the most beautiful music together are those who surround themselves with background singers. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcast...

Are you growing a strong family tree, like an oak with deep roots? If not, Jim Daly shares how to grow a legacy that will bless your children and your grandchildren for generations. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/p...

Do your children heed your advice? Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust your wisdom in difficult circumstances. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcas...

Do you ever worry that you’ve married the wrong person? Jim Daly explains why the secret to a happy marriage isn’t finding the right person, it’s being the right person. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey...

A troubling diagnosis can stir up fear for a couple who is pregnant. Jim Daly explains why a worrisome prognosis doesn’t have to mean disaster for your marriage or for your family. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/po...

Many people wonder how to live with more purpose and less regret. Jim Daly explains why if you want to live a great life now … live with the end in mind. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Racism is a complex problem with no simple answers. Jim Daly explains one solution that lies at the center of all the others. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is physical attraction the most important quality of a romantic relationship? Jim Daly explains why physical attraction is good for a relationship, but it’s not durable enough to sustain one. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefa...

We’ll never solve problems like racism by pointing accusing fingers at one another. Jim Daly explains why we can only create a world of love and hope by becoming people of love and hope ourselves. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuson...

Adversity is a great teacher, but only children who learn to overcome hardship will benefit from its lessons. Jim Daly explains why an unhappy child is a healthy child. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/