Focus on the Family Commentary

Is truth important? Jim Daly explains that when the bottom falls out of life, truth is the hand that reaches in and pulls us to safety.

Covid-19 has impacted everyone financially. Jim Daly shares practical steps your family can take to protect your bottom line.

Most Americans have been on virtual lockdown since March. Jim Daly shares ideas for turning quarantine into an opportunity for your family to deepen its roots.

Do you feel like you play second fiddle to others? Are you surrounded by people with more talent, skill, or education? Jim Daly shares why your contributions are more important than you think.

Are you making the most of your extra time at home during the coronavirus pandemic? Jim Daly shares three simple ideas for enriching your life before your schedule fills up again.

How do you respond when life doesn’t work out the way you hoped? Jim Daly explains how Silly Putty can help you learn from your failures and discover unseen potential.

Happy Memorial Day! Do you know what this holiday is all about? Jim Daly shares the history of how our nation has honored the men and women who have given their lives for freedom.

Hollywood loves to portray the story of Samson and Delilah as a romantic whirlwind. But it’s actually a cautionary tale about the dangers of inner weakness. Jim Daly shares why.

In movies, it’s easy to spot the bad guys. In real life, people are a lot more complicated. Jim Daly explains what happens when you look past a person’s failures to see their deeper value.

What’s a good age for your child to own the newest technology? Jim Daly helps parents make technology a positive influence on their children.

Most of us text, email, and engage in social media. But digital communication can feel hollow. Jim Daly shares how to infuse your digital communication with a little humanity.

Americans are buried in clutter. Jim Daly explains how freeing up physical space makes room for what really brings meaning and purpose in life.

Most couples get married thinking that they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why couples may use the same words, but they don’t always mean the same things.

A woman once asked Picasso to sketch her portrait. By the time he finished, he had taught her an important lesson about seeing the worth of other people. Jim Day shares the story.

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.

When you’re faced with an important decision, do you know how to insure that the choice you’re making is the right one? Jim Daly shares the key to making good life choices.

Studies show that boys are much more likely to grow into competent men when someone teaches them how to harness their strength and to channel it properly. Jim Daly explains the important role mothers play in shaping men of character.

How could a life-sized “Where’s Waldo?” game benefit sick children in a pediatric unit? It was built by a man who knows all about turning life’s challenges into blessings. Jim Daly shares his story.

Jim Daly shares an encouraging story about an entire senior class from one high school who sacrificed what was rightfully theirs to help another person in need.

When we experience tragedy, “Why?” is the most common question we ask. But is there an answer? Jim Daly offers a bit of wisdom to one of life’s biggest questions.

Have you ever felt trapped with no way out? Jim Daly shares how to find freedom when you feel stuck.

Sometimes life throws a curveball. Jim Daly explains the secret to overcoming life’s most difficult challenges.

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.