Focus on the Family Commentary

Jim Daly explains why the best approach for navigating conflict is to balance love and truth.Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know your spouse’s “love language”? If not, Jim Daly explains why understanding how your spouse receives love can positively transform your intimacy and connection.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Busyness will take over your life if you let it. Jim Daly shares how to take control over your schedule by knowing your limits, being proactive, and saying yes and no with purpose.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A parent’s broken promise can be devastating to children. Jim Daly shares how to keep your word with a little forethought and a lot of commitment.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do your kids notice when you sacrifice your time for them? Jim Daly shares a story from his childhood that illustrates how much the gift of time means to children.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving is always observed on the fourth Thursday of November? Jim Daly explains.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In honor of Thanksgiving, Jim Daly reads a portion of an editorial that has been published in The Wall Street Journal every Thanksgiving Eve since 1961.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some couples struggle to engage in meaningful conversation and need more than a reminder to talk more. They need a plan. Jim Daly shares practical ideas for making conversation easier.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of things in daily life require a serious approach. Jim Daly shares why, whenever possible – especially during the holidays – give yourself a break ... and laugh.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Infatuation is one of the most common dangers facing marriages. Jim Daly explains why infatuation can lead you into an affair before you even realize something is happening.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You may not think of infatuation as a drug, but Jim Daly explains why it’s as dangerous as any substance out there … and why marriages everywhere are at risk because of it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Not everyone is called to adopt a child, but everyone can do something to help. Jim Daly celebrates National Adoption Month by encouraging you to consider opening your heart to kids in foster care or to foster care families.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You’ve probably heard parenting experts talk about raising children with a balance of love and discipline. But do you know how to do that in real life when your child is acting up? Jim Daly offers practical tips.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you have a hard time facing Mondays, your problem may be a lack of purpose. Jim Daly shares the importance of having purpose and how to discover yours.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Veteran’s Day is about honoring heroes. Jim Daly shares about one American hero who illustrates the sort of character common to all our American Heroes.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Most self-help advice focuses on shaping the life you want for the future. Jim Daly explains why you should focus on how your life is right now.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever considered adopting a child? Jim Daly shares how to offer hope to one of the 100,000 orphaned children across our nation who are waiting for someone to invite them into their family.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is your teenager working a job? Jim Daly explains why hard work paves the way for teenagers to become successful adults.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Does one single vote have any power? If you doubt that it does, you’ve probably never heard about Jamison Shoemaker. Jim Daly shares his story.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For children to build self-confidence, they need opportunities to succeed. Jim Daly shares the importance of parents being there for their children without overprotecting them from every risk.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Bible warns us to be careful with our words. Jim Daly shares why – for bad or for good – our words are never empty. They’re filled with power capable of remarkable destruction or remarkable blessing.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

There are lots of ways to undermine an otherwise good marriage. Jim Daly tells the story of how he and his wife’s relationship overcame a $5,000 box of crackers.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You and I are up against a world full of lies that distort what’s really true. Jim Daly shares how the classic fairytale The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen illustrates why truth is often hidden behind lies dressed up as truth.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1518402 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The question “Do you know who I am?” often comes from a place of arrogance. Jim Daly shares how it can draw your child closer to you if it comes from the heart of a loving mother or father.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Most people who have an affair say they never saw it coming. Jim Daly shares how couples can protect their marriage before they drift into dangerous emotional territory.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Achievement creates pride in many leaders. They take credit for the hard work of others. Jim Daly shares why the essence of good leadership is humility.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many parents rely on abrasive tones and rigid demands to motivate their children. Jim Daly explains why the best parenting relies on discovering a child’s personality, temperament, and needs.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you could change one thing to improve the world, would you focus on everybody else’s problems? Or would you look in the mirror? Jim Daly explains why our primary focus ought to be what’s happening within our hearts.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Experts often talk about the importance of goals: for your career, for your health, for your financial future. Jim Daly shares a simple idea for setting goals for your marriage that can revolutionize your relationship.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Home construction technology has made everything fake – from floors to furniture. Jim Daly explains why your relationships are the one thing in your home you can’t afford to be fake.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is October too early for Christmas music? Jim Daly explains why the Christmas message is great to hear any time of year.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Most of us like our family life to be as ordered and under control as possible. But a messy situation every now and then can actually be good for you! Jim Daly explains why.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Unfairness is a sad reality of life. Jim Daly explains why unfairness is so important for our children to develop good character.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Commitment is a critical component of good relationships. Jim Daly explains what the phrase “burn the ships” means for couples hoping to build a successful marriage.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s easy to miss the wonders of the universe … and of life … even when you’re surrounded by it. Jim Daly shares why seeing the wonders of life requires us to stop and open our eyes to it all.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Humanity’s potential for brutality and evil is astonishing. Jim Daly explains why only when we believe in something or Someone that transcends us can we fulfill our God-given potential.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Couples often assume their love is self-sustaining – that is, it will take care of itself. Jim Daly explains why you have to invest in your relationship, or your love will die.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

All of us hit a wrong note at some point in our lives. Jim Daly explains why sheer determination is often the only way to overcome tough circumstances.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know what integrity looks like? Jim Daly explains why it can be hard to spot because it’s usually found in small, everyday choices.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some things in life aren’t worth what they cost in the long run. Jim Daly shares a humorous story with an important lesson about a baseball fan who spent a small fortune to catch a foul ball.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly explains why your commitment to your child’s emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being is never “just about today.” It’s about all of their tomorrows as well.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Games need a scorekeeper. It’s how you determine a winner. Jim Daly explains how to stop keeping score in your marriage, so you and your spouse both win.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

To recognize when a door to your future is open, you have to be watching. Jim Daly shares how praying for wisdom can reveal markers that point the way when you come to a fork in the road.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Moms and dads often reduce their parenting to a list of rules. Jim Daly shares a better way; it’s about giving kids boundaries while helping them to feel nurtured and cared for.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1501601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As the saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” Jim Daly shares how, beyond material wealth, you can leave behind wisdom, integrity, and character for your children.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ladies, when you got married, did you expect more connection, conversation, and intimacy with your husband than you’re getting? Jim Daly explains why you have the “relational power” to unlock his heart.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The bigger the challenges our country faces, the more success depends on unity. Jim Daly shares why Americans are never stronger than when they rise up and lock arms to confront a common challenge.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your child has been diagnosed with a disability, don’t lose heart. His or her life can still be filled with possibilities instead of limitations. Jim Daly explains why every child brings beauty, love, and laughter into the world.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Spending time together is important for couples who want to have strong marriages. But that can be tough when life is busy. Jim Daly shares ideas for maximizing everyday moments.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What can you learn from an old watch that appraised at nearly 2,000 times its original value? Jim Daly shares why you can’t always see something’s true value at first glance.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/