Focus on the Family Commentary

Language barriers are a natural part of the parent/child relationship, but that doesn’t make it any easier for parents. Jim Daly will help you scale the language barrier and communicate with your children in ways they’ll understand.

No one would drink warm milk and eat canned food if they were offered a delicious banquet. Jim Daly shares how to create a rich home life, instead of settling for leftovers.

Where does your heart belong? Jim Daly shares a story about pioneer and missionary David Livingstone that will help you live your life with purpose and focus.

Skyscrapers are amazing feats of engineering. So are marriages. Jim Daly explains the two ingredients your marriage needs to be as strong as a skyscraper.

Nobody hopes for problems. But there is a good side to our difficulties. Jim Daly explains why struggles often bring out the best in us.

We all suffer. And the question we face when we do is the same: How do I overcome this? Jim Daly explains the two things you’ll need to overcome every difficulty you face.

The Great Wall of China is an architectural marvel, but there’s one glaring flaw that made it a defensive failure. Find out what it is and transform your family.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Jim Daly explains why for a relationship to be healthy, effective communication is an essential ingredient.

Bad things happen when couples lose focus in their marriage. Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why to keep your marriage strong it’s important to keep the main thing the main thing.

The next time you’re tempted to think less of another person, remember this: You can’t appreciate who someone is in the present until you understand their past. Jim Daly explains.

How about a simple idea that will help you build a great relationship with your family. Laugh together. Jim Daly explains why families who laugh are healthier, happier, and more connected to each other.

Are human beings nothing but biological machines? Jim Daly explains why it’s no accident that we’re wired for connection and that relationship is good for our soul.

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.