Focus on the Family Commentary 4s6a36

How should society make decisions about human worth and dignity? Popular opinion? Majority rule? Jim Daly explains why stable societies rely on a strong moral com that points true north.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

If we don’t challenge ourselves to face real danger and real fear from time to time, our minds will create it out of nothing. Jim Daly explains how facing up to what we fear makes us stronger.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Parenting can be hard on marriage. Even well-behaved children can be disruptive. Jim Daly shares why kids aren’t separate from your marriage, they’re an integral part of it.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Children won’t develop good manners on their own. They must be taught. Jim Daly shares the most effective way to teach children how to be polite and respectful toward others.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

A child-focused home seems like a good idea. After all, parenting is one of the most important jobs in life. Jim Daly explains why a marriage-focused home is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your children.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Are your choices leading you toward greater peace and purpose? Or are they piling up spiritual, emotional, and relational garbage? Jim Daly shares how to reach new heights by pursuing a life rooted in wisdom.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Lots of people believe in love at first sight, but how many believe in love that transcends mere emotion? Jim Daly explains how to stay the course together in your marriage and confront adversity together.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

The online world is where your child will find the Internet, social media, smart phones, and too many apps to count. And all of it can put them at risk. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in an online world.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Children won’t learn good character on their own. It must be taught. Jim Daly shares how to prepare your children for the future by instilling them with confidence.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Malcolm and his spouse were in such bad conflict that he chose to run for the hills – literally. Jim Daly shares the story of Malcolm’s disappearing act and offers tips for handling conflict in your marriage.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Most of us won’t have a front row seat to our child’s greatest success, but Jim Daly explains how we can enter our child’s everyday world, connect with them, and influence their lives forward.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

It’s no surprise that parents think like adults; they’re focused on structure and responsibility. But the most effective parents play just as hard as they work. Jim Daly shares a great way to create positive memories with your kids.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Light is a common metaphor in the English language. It stands for wisdom, truth, and understanding. Jim Daly shares how to have a better marriage, relationship with your children, or career by bringing them into the light.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Just because you’re madly in love, does that mean you should get married? Jim Daly explains why it’s best to let the love fog clear before you decide.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

It’s been over 50 years since Jim Daly’s mom died, but he still re helpful things she said that shaped the man he became. Jim shares a few of those comments and encourages you to consider how your mother influenced your life.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

It’s sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why each of us chooses to create a world that’s broken … or a world that’s filled with love, courage, and justice.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Achieving goals in life doesn’t mean much if you aren’t becoming a better person along the way. Jim Daly explains why, in addition to “do” goals, we need “be” goals as well.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .

Buying gifts for children can be fun, but parents can overdo it. Jim Daly shares why letting children earn the things they want will help them develop the maturity they’ll need throughout adulthood.   Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your .