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I didn’t have good role models growing up. My dad left our family when I was five and died an alcoholic a few years later. Hank, my stepdad, walked out on my siblings and me the
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My wife, Jean, and I have been married for 38 years. For most of that time I’ve had the privilege of working at, and leading, Focus on the Family. Since our ministry’s inceptio
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Dementia is the general term for deterioration in memory and thinking, behavioral processing and the ability to perform everyday tasks for yourself. A dementia diagnosis is one of
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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the largest disasters in American history. Popular accounts from the time report that Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in
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Do you need help? It’s okay to admit it, if you do. Sooner or later, all of us need help. Even Moses. Exodus chapter 17 tells about Moses receiving help while the Israelites are
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The teen years can be stressful and chaotic for teenagers and parents. Teens are experiencing a multitude of simultaneous changes physical, emotional, social and cognitive all whil
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Each of us owe our deepest gratitude to military servicemen and women who dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. Today I want to honor American veterans on Focus on the F
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There’s a concept motivational speakers talk about called “failing forward.” It’s all about turning your mistakes into success. One of the best ways to instill that idea in
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“True crime” television shows and podcasts have become increasingly popular. The stories grab our attention. Perhaps we’re curious about the people who commit heinous acts. P
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“Focus on the Family is encouraged by Tuesday’s election results a decisive electoral and popular vote triumph for President elect Donald Trump but not because of any partisan
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Karen Kain one of the most respected ballet dancers in the world once said, “Sometimes a dancer’s worst enemy is themselves. They get in their own way.” The art of dance is t
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When times are hard, it’s important to enjoy some laughter. That’s what we have in store with Kenn Kington, our guest on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Kenn is a popular co
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Adoption is central to the heart of Christianity. Psalm 68:5 says God is a “father of the fatherless.” Through faith, we are adopted into His family. Adoption is central to Dr.
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Integrity matters. It’s the bedrock of good character. Integrity is so important that we expect it from people we don’t even know. That was proven true years ago on the televis
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Do you believe that God can save any marriage? Patricia Ashley didn’t always think so. At one time, her marriage to Vernon was dead. She says, “I didn’t love my husband. I di
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Our culture is so divided that people place disagreement with others on the same level as intolerance or hatred. In contrast to that attitude are two American forefathers, John Ada
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Election Day is in eight days. Are you ready to vote? I hope so. Voting someone into power who represents your values is a rare freedom in human history. And that freedom comes wit
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How do you connect with God? Is your faith inspired by beautiful art? Worship music? Serving others? Confronting evil in society? Some people love cathedrals or worshiping outside.
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My wife Jean and I have been married since 1986. One of the most important lessons about marriage I’ve learned in that time has been this: We’re different from one another, and
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How big is your marriage’s “joy gap”? Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey, authors of the book The 4 Habits of Joy Filled Marriages, describe a “joy gap” as the length of
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God has vision. He sees not just who people are, but what they can become. People looked at David and saw a shepherd boy; God saw a king. Peter denied the Lord three times, but Jes
Dr. Bill Lile is known as the “Pro Life Doc.” He is an active OB/GYN in private practice and a national speaker who unveils both the horrors of abortion and the magnificence of
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Psychologist John Gottman says he can predict with 94% certainty whether a marriage will be successful. Armed with over 20 years of research, Dr. Gottman observes a number of facto
Do I really believe what I say I do about God and who He is? Even when I don't feel hopeful, do I trust that He is my strength and my shield?
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You can’t change your spouse. So what do you do if your marriage is in a desperate place? Many couples believe there are just two choices: Stay and be miserable for the rest of y
We recorded the latest edition of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly in a different kind of studio. Instead of microphones and recording consoles, we were surrounded by more easels,
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Theresa had a stroke 18 years ago. She lost control over her hands. Which means for all these years she’s struggled to do simple things in life, like styling her own hair. That
October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and Sunday, October 13 is Clergy Appreciation Day. This celebration is an opportunity to honor the approximately 50,000 ministers, priests, ra
“Birds of a feather flock together.” That saying means we feel most comfortable around people who look like us, talk like us, and think like us. Though natural, that tendency o
I enjoyed watching my boys grow in their Christian faith. As they became older, it was up to them to develop their relationship with God and make it their own. But when they were y
My most vivid childhood memories are rooted in experiences, not words. I remember what happened far more than I remember what people said. I’m sure that’s true for most of us.
I don’t believe I’m overstating things when I say that the upcoming election is the most important in recent memory. There is a lot at stake! In America, we’re blessed with a
I’ve got a simple idea for improving your marriage, but it takes some courage: Ask your spouse to share two things you do in your marriage that he or she likes … and two things
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Critics of the Bible say it’s outdated and irrelevant to modern society. Allow me to share just one example of why that’s not true. Genesis 25 tells the story of two brothers,
One of the most heartbreaking letters to Focus on the Family I’ve read was from a grown woman who recounted her parents’ divorce when she was a little girl. Her dad told her,
If someone asked you this question, how would you answer? “What if my health declines to the point that I can only survive on a breathing machine. I’m not sure that’s somethi
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I had the privilege of sitting down with bestselling author and teacher Dr. Os Guinness some time ago in Washington, D.C. Os is a brilliant scholar and social critic who has devote
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Did you know that nearly 40% of evangelicals believe “mercy killing” for someone who’s suffering is morally permissible? That fact raises another question: How many Christian
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On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, I’m speaking with Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Johnson is the first Speaker of the House in the history of the United States Congress
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Good fathering isn’t about good intentions. It’s about action. Years ago, a friend of mine lived next door to a family consisting of two children, a mom, and a dad who struggle
There’s only one right answer to the question, “What do I do with a second chance?” You make the most of it. That’s what NFL coach Mike McDaniels did. He was an assistant c
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My wife and I approach recipes differently. Jean has a degree in biochemistry. She’s smart and sees life as a series of precisely calculated moves. To her, recipes are a detailed
Here’s a tip for a great marriage: have a hearty relationship agreement. Relationship agreements were a funny plot line in the hit television show The Big Bang Theory. The lead c
Research shows an estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Trauma can range from divorce to abuse to a global p
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Dear Friends: Nearly 60 million people tuned into last night’s presidential debate in Philadelphia between Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrat nominee, and former Presiden
Daniel was 13 years old when he wrote a letter to his parents that he had a “great life.” A few weeks later, he was dead. According to his letter, Daniel’s “great life” s
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One busy weekday morning, author Kay Wyma was backing out of her driveway when a big truck came barreling down the road and forced her to the shoulder. Frustrated and annoyed, she
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I don’t think I’m overstating things when I say that most men have trouble opening up emotionally. Guys put up walls around their feelings for lots of reasons, but the conseque
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The next time your teenager doesn’t want to help out around the house, you’ve got an important decision to make. Do you want your child to live in a home or a hotel? You see, a
Busyness gets rewarded. At work. At church. At home. Some of us wear busyness as a badge of honor. We don’t want our kids to miss an opportunity, so we schedule them to the max.
