Focus on the Family Commentary

Most couples don’t realize how simple it can be to make a good marriage great or to infuse a struggling marriage with new life. Jim Daly shares three simple ideas that will make your marriage better.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/

When was the last time you let your children know how special they are? Jim Daly shares why building your child’s self-image is such an important part of effective parenting – especially if your kids are entering their teen years.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/

Jim Daly shares about the tongue-in-cheek holiday of “Festivus,” from the fan-favorite Seinfeld episode, and encourages you to remember everything you have to be grateful for this Christmas.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/

In part one, Jim Daly talked about the emotional strain that unemployment puts on a marriage. In part two, Jim offers practical suggestions for alleviating the stress that accompanies times of uncertainty in unemployment.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/

Losing a job is tough on the whole family. Jim Daly shares how to support your spouse in the wake of their job loss even when you’re feeling anxious yourself.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/

If Christmas is hard for you this year, you’re not alone. The first Christmas was difficult for a lot of people. Jim Daly shares why there is reason for hope even this Christmas season isn’t very merry or bright.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/

The most memorable moments you’ll share with your kids involve taking a risk. But “risk” doesn’t haven’t to mean “dangerous.” Jim Daly shares how to create memories out of ordinary activities at home.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/

Some couples believe the secret to happiness is similar interests. Jim Daly explains how couples can learn to bring their separateness together by finding commonality in their uniqueness.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/

Jim Daly explains why opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives are all around you. All you need are an open heart and a willingness to act.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/

The Grinch earned a nasty reputation when he tried to steal Christmas. Jim Daly shares about one couple who cancelled Christmas to help their children discover the season’s deeper meaning.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/

Jim Daly shares why the reason for Christmas isn’t found under a mountain of wrapping paper. It’s found in our hearts as we celebrate the miracle of God’s grace through the birth of Jesus Christ.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/

If you’ve ever tried to get into shape, you’ve probably heard the mantra, “no pain, no gain.” Jim Daly explains how that familiar phrase applies to raising successful kids.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/

In part one, Jim Daly shared four simple ideas for getting organized for Christmas. In part two, he has another helpful tip that will ease some of your stress this holiday season.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/

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy. But all the “stuff” – the lights, the decorations, the shopping – can be overwhelming. Jim Daly shares four tips for making this season as stress-free as possible.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/

You never know what you’re made of until you’re tested. Jim Daly shares the story of Doris Miller, a hero at Pearl Harbor, who proves that we’re stronger than we think.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/

Family get-togethers are supposed to be part our joy during the holidays. But family dynamics can dredge up old wounds. Jim Daly shares how to maintain control of yourself since you can’t control your family.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/

Your struggles may seem too painful to bring about anything good. But if you can see your pain in a new light, beauty can emerge. Jim Daly shares why, when life gets hard, your perspective can make all the difference.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/

Like car engines, marriages have an indicator that tells you when something is wrong. Jim Daly explains why it’s important to troubleshoot problems when they develop instead of ignoring them.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/

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/