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Both of my boys had colic as infants. On a good night, they might only sleep for a couple of hours at a time. Jean and I tried everything to get them to rest, including placing the
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Why do kids behave poorly? According to Dr. Kevin Leman, there are four goals of misbehavior: Attention. “I only count when others notice me and serve me.” Power. “I only cou
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Here’s a trivia question for you: Which team has the worst win loss record in all of sports? The answer is a basketball team called the Washington Generals. They’ve been losing
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One million. That’s a big number. But on today of all days, that number takes on even greater value and significance. That’s because today is Memorial Day, the day we remember
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Author and speaker Canon J. John tells this story: A factory employee headed home at the end of a long day, pushing a wheelbarrow. Inside the wheelbarrow was a small box. At the se
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What is human life worth? Does every person deserve to be treated with dignity? What about the elderly, the unborn, or the disabled? One of the most important ideals America has pu
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Darryl Strawberry had it all. Talent. Money. Success. Fame. He had been a power hitting, eight time Major League All Star who earned four World Series championships in 17 seasons w
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Kids are full of good questions. But sometimes parents aren& 217;t prepared with good answers. Like, “Where do babies come from?” If you’re in that stage of parenting, don
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According to Lifeway Research, 57% of Americans are seeking meaning and purpose in their lives. In the classic comic Peanuts, Charlie Brown visits Lucy’s “psychiatric” stand
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May is National Foster Care Month. Nearly 400,000 children in the United States are in foster care, which means they’ve been separated from their families in some cases, permanen
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means things look different depending on your perspective. Take the Rocky Mountains, for example. If you live along the front ra
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Sometimes perhaps most of the time what keeps us from success … is us. It’s not other people and circumstances that keep us from a better career or a better marriage. It’s us
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There’s an old saying that if a hammer is the only tool you own, everything will look like a nail. That’s why a well rounded toolbox also contains screwdrivers, pliers, and wre
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Kirsten Watson’s husband, Benjamin, played for six NFL teams and won a super Bowl in 2005. Much of those 15 years, she was on her own in a new city with a household of seven chil
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Jason Smith, a middle school principal in Kentucky, met his daughter for the first time when she was in the sixth grade. Her name was Raven. She’d been sent to Jason’s office a
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Is freedom the absence of rules and discipline? Or is it submitting to rules and discipline? I believe freedom begins with submission. Let me explain it this way. I like to play go
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Adam and Eve were put in charge of the Garden of Eden, but Adam was ultimately accountable for what happened there. That& 217;s what makes his failure so devastating. Not only was
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& 220;Mayday! Mayday!& 221; You recognize that distress call, don’t you? Even children understand what it means. The fact that they do reveals two important ingredients to effe
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While on vacation in Italy, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott visited Michelangelo’s famous statue of King David. So did thousands of other people that day. To escape the crowds, the P
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Parenting children is one of the greatest blessings a man or woman can experience. But it has its challenges. Parenting can be overwhelming, embarrassing, and messy, too. That’s
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You don’t have to be married for long to know how tough sleeping together can be. And I don’t mean that kind of “sleeping together.” I mean actual sleep. Getting some shut
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Isn’t it strange that in a nation nicknamed the “land of opportunity” so many of us struggle to find happiness? Maybe it’s because our society is driven by envy rather than
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Do you remember people saying that when you were a child? How old were you when you realized that it wasn
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Being a parent is the most natural thing in the world in many ways. But there’s a lot to learn as well. At Focus on the Family, we routinely hear from parents who struggle with h
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Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian message. But that doesn’t make forgiveness easy. Forgiveness is difficult because we often confuse “forgiving” with “excusing.
Two statues are erected outside the entrance to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Though completely different, each one conveys wisdom about building a better future. The f
When it comes to instilling character in children, the most important characteristic we can model is resilience & 211; overcoming struggles and difficulties. As the apostle Paul w
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Joining me on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Unsung Hero: How Our Mother Made a Difference” are three siblings from the Smallbone family. Rebecca St. James is a successful
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What you say and what somebody hears are often two different things, which can lead to miscommunication and misunderstanding. Your kids can learn that lesson and have a good time d
In set 16 of the That the World May Know series, titled “Cultures in Conflict,” Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan leads viewers on a journey to where the Apostle Paul founded the c
You and I have never met, but I already believe one thing about you is true: you’re capable of more than you think. I also believe this: you won’t discover how strong you are u
What “season” is it for your marriage? Is it summer because things between you and your spouse are sizzling? Or is it winter because things feel a bit chilly? Like many couples
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There’s an old saying that “laughter is good for the soul.” It’s good for the soul of your marriage as well. My wife Jean and I have certainly discovered that to be true. S
What& 217;s your relationship with clutter Does it bring your comfort? Or fill you with anxiety? We’re all a little different. Some of us don’t mind a little clutter, or see a
Would you forgive someone who shattered your life? On a beautiful summer afternoon in 2015, Bryan Kuck and his wife, Lynn, went for a motorcycle ride. On their way home, less than
Back in the 80s, comedian Rich Hall did a routine called Sniglets. A Sniglet was any word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t. Like the word “snackmosphere.” That’s
Focus on the Family president Jim Daly issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing debate concerning pro life legislative priorities: “For nearly a half centu
We all think we have strong faith. Until our world gets rocked. An adverse diagnosis. A child who loses their way. A divorce. The storms of life leave us shaken, wondering if God i
The wear and tear of everyday life takes a toll on a marriage. On any given day you may face challenges in: your faith your church extended family relationships recreational opport
Ron and Opal Erickson call themselves “musicianaires.” Ron is an accomplished steel guitarist, and Opal is an accomplished vocalist. They’ve made beautiful music together for
Sooner or later, we lose the people we love. That’s a very uncomfortable thought, but it’s true. Which begs an important question: “How do we live in the shadow of absolute l
As the president of an organization called Focus on the Family, you might expect me to say something like, “Never argue with your spouse.” The truth is I believe that even the
Do you ever wonder: Is there a Creator? If God is real, why do people suffer? What does Easter have to do with the existence of God? If God exists, why does He seem hidden or dista
Author Kari Kampakis says teen girls have it tough. Every day is a renewed battle against anxiety, toxic friendships, cyberbullying and pressures associated with social media. Whic
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If no one has told you lately, let me be the one to remind you: God loves you. How do I know that? It says so in the Bible. Let me show you. Even if you’ve never opened a Bible i
A father& 217;s love is imprinted on the heart of a son. As a father of two boys, that sentiment stops me in my tracks. I didn’t have a good role model for fatherhood growing up
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Driving is a great illustration for life. First, what makes driving safe? That line painted down the middle of the road. It’s a boundary that tells you what lane is yours and wha
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Do you and your spouse have a & 220;shared vision& 221; for your marriage? Many couples don’t. Some are so focused on their responsibilities at work, at church, and around the
Sometimes what you say and what other people hear can be two very different things. Maybe you can relate to a young mother from Ohio who wanted her family to be a beacon of hope du
Today, I’ve got a simple idea to help you build a great marriage. It’s fun, too. Laugh together. Proverbs says, “A joyful heart is good medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). Jean and
