Focus on the Family Commentary

It’s hard to underestimate the value of a committed friendship. Jim Daly explains the life-giving impact of having friends who enrich your life and who walk with you through your struggles.

When you think about your family tree, do you imagine a large oak with strong branches. Jim Daly shares why if you didn’t inherit a good family tree, you can grow one.

All around us are people who could use a helping hand. Jim Daly shares why all it takes for you to change somebody’s life is for you to keep your eyes and heart open.

A willingness to change can often bring greater success than rigidly staying the course. Jim Daly shares how the invention of Play Doh proves that flexibility is key to success.

Do you need a radical change in your life? There’s a reason such moments are called “breakthroughs.” Jim Daly shares how to persevere through your challenges to find victory on the other side.

Are you a good listener? Jim Daly shares how to change the world, not through arguing, but through listening.

Do you have a secret? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to confess your secrets before a storm comes and exposes the skeletons in your closet.

Do you believe in miracles? Jim Daly explains why success often hinges on something intangible that miraculously intervenes when the odds are stacked against you.

Change can be positive when it’s harnessed and channeled toward our ultimate good. Jim Daly explains why thoughtlessly redefining our culture is like taking a jackhammer to the foundation of our country.

When a loved one is hurting, we often zero in on the problem, so we can fix it. What we often don’t do is see their deeper need. Jim Daly shares a simple tip for adjusting our vision to see a person’s true needs.

Kobe Bryant was a champion on the court. And off. Jim Daly explains how Kobe’s fans can honor what he stood for, not by wearing his jersey, but by being loving parents who invest in their children.

Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Jim Daly explains why acknowledging emotional brokenness is an important first step to happiness in life.

Marriage can be tough. Because selflessness is hard. Jim Daly explains how married couples can develop a greater capacity to love and forgive each other.

Jim Daly explains how couples can achieve the marriage of their dreams by speaking each other’s love language and by looking for signs of love in everyday moments.

Our culture has pushed moral boundaries of every kind to their limits and, in some cases, have rejected them entirely. Jim Daly explains why and how our country must restore its moral compass.

Greatness inspires us to be great. Jim Daly explains why the next time you have a chance to be in the presence of something truly great, don’t rush. Take your time … and linger a while.

Guys usually think masculinity is found in achieving the big things of life. Jim Daly shares why masculinity is mostly found in the inner strength that enables a man to serve his wife and kids in small ways every day.

If you feel unhappy, it could be because you want to be great at something, but you’re not. Jim Daly explains why “average” can be truly great.

Sooner or later, every child is going to need their attitude tweaked. Jim Daly shares tips for approaching the problem in a way that can help turn your child’s sour attitude around.

Perspective is an important part of appreciating the true quality of your life. Jim Daly explains why who you are on the inside can make all the difference in how you view the world.

Our country is deeply divided. Jim Daly explains why our only hope for resolving our differences is to find a way to dialogue with one another with civility and respect.

Dad, you have a lot of influence in your daughter’s life. Jim Daly shares why your daughter’s beliefs about life are shaped by watching you in everyday situations.

Being a good mother can’t always be measured by how much you accomplish each day. Jim Daly encourages moms to believe that, beyond all of the checklists, they’re shaping their kids’ lives.

Social media is an unbridled force in American culture. Yet, one of the leading reasons college students seek counseling is loneliness. Jim Daly shares why digital connection can never replace face-to-face interaction.

There’s an old saying that you can’t understand someone unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Jim Daly shares why you’re living out your best self when you help someone in need, instead of judging them.