Jim Daly

You don’t have to be married for long to know how tough sleeping together can be. And I don’t mean that kind of “sleeping together.” I mean actual sleep. Getting some shut-eye. Who can ...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/are-you-sleeping-together/

Isn’t it strange that in a nation nicknamed the “land of opportunity” so many of us struggle to find happiness? Maybe it’s because our society is driven by envy rather than gratitude. P...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/envy-vs-gratitude/

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Do you remember people saying that when you were a child? How old were you when you realized that it wasn’t true? Wor...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/the-unexpected-pitfalls-of-teasing-in-your-family/

Being a parent is the most natural thing in the world in many ways. But there’s a lot to learn as well. At Focus on the Family, we routinely hear from parents who struggle with how and when to ...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/basics-of-discipline/

Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian message. But that doesn’t make forgiveness easy. Forgiveness is difficult because we often confuse “forgiving” with “excusing.” Forgiven...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/forgiving-the-past-embracing-the-future-2/

Two statues are erected outside the entrance to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Though completely different, each one conveys wisdom about building a better future. The first statue i...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/history-is-the-best-teacher/

When it comes to instilling character in children, the most important characteristic we can model is resilience – overcoming struggles and difficulties. As the apostle Paul writes, “We are ...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-child-develop-resilience/

Joining me on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Unsung Hero: How Our Mother Made a Difference ” are three siblings from the Smallbone family. Rebecca St. James is a successful Christian so...

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What you say and what somebody hears are often two different things, which can lead to miscommunication and misunderstanding. Your kids can learn that lesson and have a good time doing it if th...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/war-of-the-words/

In set 16 of the That the World May Know series, titled “Cultures in Conflict ,” Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan leads viewers on a journey to where the Apostle Paul founded the church in Cori...

https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/engaging-hearts-and-minds-in-a-broken-culture-2/