Focus on the Family Commentary

At its core, work is inherently good and enriches our lives. Jim Daly shares why hard work strengthens our character and shapes us into something more than we were before.
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They say “behind every great man is a great woman.” That was certainly true for popular author Stephen King, whose wife offered the encouragement he needed to succeed when he didn’t believe in himself.

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When two healthy individuals fully give themselves to each other, the result is a couple with strength, intimacy, and unity. Jim Daly explains why healthy marriages require three ingredients: Me, You, and Us.
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Most parents don’t give their children gifts on Labor Day, but Jim Daly has a unique idea that will set your children up for success as adults in the workforce, in their marriage, and in their own parenting.
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Kids need to be challenged to achieve more than they believe they’re capable of. But they also need a soft place to fall when life gets tough. Learn the power of unconditional love in a child’s life.

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Adversity is never fun, but it has the power to reveal the beauty of life if we’re strong enough to see it. Jim Daly explains why faith can help us overcome suffering by reorienting us, so we can see our struggles in a new light.

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Every marriage is unique, but every healthy marriage embodies the same three qualities. Jim Daly explains how those three qualities can help you build a marriage that’s deep enough and wide enough to help your family thrive.

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Jim Daly shares a story about Gavin Stone, a young man who proves that the way to live in a world that operates on love and grace is to become a person of love and grace.
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Are you so exhausted that you walk around in a fog? If your nights are short and your days are long, then you might be a parent. Jim Daly explains why even though quiet time isn’t easy to come by as a busy parent, it’s worth pursuing.
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A lot of couples find home improvement a mystery, whether it’s fixing a water leak, or fixing a marriage. Jim Daly shares why nothing in your relationship will get done unless you roll up your sleeves and put your plans into action.
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Past cultures encouraged people to set aside their normal routines and focus on their grief for weeks, even months. Not so in modern society. Jim Daly shares why facing our grief and allowing our souls to overcome our wounds takes time.
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What should be the primary goal of your child’s education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people.
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If you’re struggling to see beauty in life, Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why no matter what strength we have to offer, its highest purpose is the good it does for someone else.
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How do you create a healthy relationship with your in-laws? Jim Daly explains three key steps for setting good boundaries between their kingdom and yours.
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Researchers say that children with parents who suffer from burnout are more likely to experience burnout themselves. Jim Daly encourages you to maintain a healthy balance in life, so your kids can feel free to be kids.
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We can’t strengthen our faith, live healthier, or deepen our relationships if we believe a lie. Jim Daly explains why the more you know the truth and follow it, the happier you’ll be.
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It’s possible to restore a troubled marriage if you ask the right question. Jim Daly explains why the right question isn’t, “Do I want to work on my marriage?” but “Am I willing to work on my marriage?”
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Have you ever felt lost in a fog, like the answers to life were hidden from you by a thick cloud of uncertainty? Jim Daly shares how to overcome your confusion by pressing into it instead of waiting for it to materialize in front of you.
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If you’d like a closer relationship with your children, Jim Daly has a simple suggestion: Be curious. Hear why curiosity is all it takes for children to feel heard and loved.
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Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a helpful tip that’ll get your relationship out of the rut it’s stuck in and breathe new life into it.
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Do you wake up uninspired or struggle to face the day with purpose and passion? Jim Daly shares how to gain a broader perspective in life by thinking small and finding blessing in life’s everyday moments.
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Unless two people are perfect their road to a good marriage is going to be rough from time to time. Jim Daly shares practical advice for smoothing out relational rough spots, so your marriage can go the distance.
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Science can explain a lot, but it can’t explain everything. Jim Daly shares why it’s reasonable to stay open to the possibility that something mysteriously profound – perhaps even divine – is at work in our lives.
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Sooner or later, every parent of a teenager feels exasperated and asks, “What were you thinking?” Jim Daly answers that question and explains why you should look deeper for answers to their behavior.
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Rules can easily become outdated in a community … or in a home. That’s why forward-thinking parents take a fresh look at their household rules. Jim Daly tells you how.
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It was the Apostle Paul who said that weakness makes us stronger. Jim Daly explains why humility is one of the greatest attributes of a healthy, happy life.
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It can be hard to get along with people living under our own roof, especially when in-laws are brought into the mix. Jim Daly shares how to love your relatives even when you don’t see eye to eye..

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The story of David and Goliath has motivated people toward greatness for centuries. Jim Daly shares how this biblical story teaches that what matters most is not the size of our challenges but the depth of our dedication.
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What is your top priority for your kids – good grades or good character? Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children toward maturity and kindness as well as academic achievement.
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What can you do to find healing for yourself and for your marriage when you suffer the devastation of a miscarriage? Jim Daly shares practical answers.

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Did you know that it’s possible for a single dollar bill to be worth hundreds of dollars beyond its face value? Jim Daly explains why that truth proves every human being is worth immeasurably more than they seem on the surface.

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Guys, if someone asked you to talk about your wife, how long would you be able to speak? Jim Daly shares why your struggle to say something meaningful could indicate you need to discover more about her.
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Most of us do everything we can to avoid boredom, but in the process, we thwart our own happiness. Jim Daly shares research that demonstrates why we need to be bored to be happy.
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Negative political ads target adults, but children are often exposed as well. Jim Daly shares how to introduce your children to the political process in a way that makes them stronger, wiser, and more grateful for their country.
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Wives think they’re helping their husbands when they point out their flaws. In reality, they’re pushing them away. Jim Daly shares why if you want to draw your husband closer and influence him to change, you should cheer him on.
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Is a child with Down Syndrome a curse? Or a blessed opportunity? Jim Daly shares a truth so obvious that even a rock star understands it: human dignity isn’t found in our perfection … but in our imperfection.
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When your journey through life is over, what will you leave behind for your family? Jim Daly explains why our investments today become our inheritance tomorrow, including faith, wisdom, and love.
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Although you can’t prevent your children from rejection, Jim Daly shares how to teach them to deal with their pain in ways that build their character and deepen their sense of self.
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It’s at about this point in summer when children and parents alike start running out of things to do. Jim Daly offers practical tips for helping your family finish its summer vacation well.

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Only innovation fueled by love elevates others and creates a better society. Jim Daly explains how anything can become a weapon without selflessness and grace for others.

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Many wives have no support outside of the home when times are tough inside the home. Jim Daly explains how a woman’s WIFEstyle can create a happier, healthier marriage.

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Some people date because they want to hang out and have fun. But to find a relationship that lasts, Jim Daly shares how to date with purpose.

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If your children compete in sports, do you know the best way to handle their disappointment? Jim Daly shares one sentence you can say that will turn your child’s attitude around.

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Most of our Founding Fathers were people of deep faith. Jim Daly explains why Independence Day is more than a celebration of triumph over tyranny. It’s also a celebration of deep conviction.

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Earning a driver’s license was once a time-honored tradition, but it’s become less important among today’s teenagers. Jim Daly explains the negative impact this cultural shift has on your teenager’s ability to develop healthy relationships.

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The secret to a good marriage is love and romance. But so are good boundaries. Jim Daly explains the “Billy Graham Rule,” which fosters trust, deepens intimacy, and protects a marriage before it’s ever in danger.

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Marrying into a family immerses you into a group of people who see the world differently than you do, which can lead to conflict. Jim Daly explains how to offer your in-laws grace and build a bridge instead of building walls.

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According to a mountain of data from a diverse group of experts, the institution of marriage matters. Jim Daly explains how research clearly confirms what we know intuitively: that marriage is good for society.

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It was Jesus who said, “Love your enemies.” But how exactly do we do that? Jim Daly shares why love often shines brightest when the circumstances surrounding it are darkest.

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Children often struggle to find their identities. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting is all about having vision for who your children are and for who they can become.

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Bullying is pervasive in public schools. Children facing this situation need to know that mom and dad are on their side. Jim Daly shares four ways parents can support their kids when they’re being bullied.

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Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Even the best relationships face obstacles. Jim Daly shares how successful couples keep their relationship a top priority even when life doesn’t go as planned.

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If your struggles seem too big to overcome, don’t give up hope. Jim Daly explains why you can accomplish more than you think if you have a deep enough reason why.

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Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in America. Jim Daly explains why, although our nation will never be perfect, our country is worthy of praise because it stumbles forward, toward our highest principles.

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Father’s Day is important because it focuses our attention on fatherhood, one of the most important roles in society. If Father’s Day isn’t joyful for you, Jim Daly shares how to overcome your emotional struggle and find healing.

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They say eyes are the window to the soul. Men, if that’s true, then what are your wife’s eyes telling you? Jim Daly explains why what you see in her eyes might very well depend on what she sees in yours.

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When conflict happens in marriage, spouses assume they know exactly what happened and why. Jim Daly explains why two factors help a couple overcome conflict: one is the facts; the second is their interpretation of the facts.

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Children spell love T-I-M-E. Jim Daly shares a “no phone zone” idea that can help your family create deeper bonds with each other using time you already have available.

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When boys roughhouse, parents have a choice: overprotect them or allow them room to discover what they’re made of. Jim Daly offers advice for finding a good balance with high energy boys.

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They say never judge a book by its cover. It’s true of people as well. Jim Daly shares the story of Daryl Davis, who is living proof that a person’s value isn’t always obvious on the surface.

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Do you know an adult who has trouble sticking with jobs and relationships? Jim Daly explains why what you teach your children now will impact them in adulthood … for better or for worse.

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Are we doing our part as citizens to protect our republic? Are we living with the same courage our forefathers did? Jim Daly explains why the survival of American freedom depends on you and me protecting it.

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Misunderstanding drives a lot of marital conflict. Jim Daly explains a way to resolve conflict that will help you understand why your spouse thinks and acts the way they do.

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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.

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Many people believe perfect conditions would enhance our ability to live successfully. But an experiment conducted in the 1980s proved that’s not true. Jim Daly shares why adversity is necessary for us to grow strong and to thrive.

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National tragedy is hard to explain to young children. Jim Daly shares how to help your children not fear the world but respect its dangers.

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When it comes to marriage, an exit strategy might sound like a good idea, but it weakens the relationship, not makes it stronger. Jim Daly explains why healthy marriages are built on commitment, not contingencies.

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Two kinds of people influence the quality of your life: those who support you … and those who don’t. Jim Daly explains why you can trust criticism from a friend, even when their advice hurts.

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Children are surrounded by a world of opinionated voices. Jim Daly offers a tip that will help you be not be not just a voice in your child’s life, but the voice.

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Do you recognize how what you do in your marriage, in your parenting, or at work makes a difference? Jim Daly explains the extraordinary ways your presence ripples outward beyond what you could ever imagine.

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Every marriage has to overcome obstacles. Jim Daly shares the inspiring story of one couple who turned their greatest challenge into something that deepened their love even more.

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Life is hard. That’s why resilience is one of the most important qualities you can instill in your children. Jim Daly shares why the greater your kids’ ability to overcome adversity the greater their opportunity for success.

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One million is a big number any time. But today – Memorial Day – that number takes on even greater value and significance. Jim Daly explains why.

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Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a helpful tip that’ll get you out of the rut you’re stuck in and breathe new life into your marriage.

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Icons are images that remind us about deeper things in life. Jim Daly shares the story of a symbol of strength and resilience hiding in plain sight within the Mission District of San Francisco.

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It’s tough to watch someone suffer the effects of a divorce – especially if that someone is your own child. Jim Daly shares how to help your kids weather the aftermath of your divorce.

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When we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it’s valuable to do what’s right, not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do.

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G.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious – and crucially important – ideas that society has forgotten about marriage.

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Self-confidence is crucial to a child’s well-being. Believing that they’ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can literally speak confidence into their children’s lives.

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Is honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest – and often only – chance to find healing, peace, and purpose.

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How should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, “No. I won’t do what you tell me to do”? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to understand the motive beneath your child’s behavior before taking action.

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In one national survey, a majority of couples admitted to arguing about their wedding plans. Jim Daly offers tips for investing as much into your marriage as you do the wedding ceremony.

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Anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes character to be a champion. Jim Daly explains why character reflects who we are even when we don’t achieve our goals

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This Sunday is one of the most meaningful holidays on the calendar: Mother’s Day. Whether your mother is living or has already passed away, you can honor her life. Jim Daly shares how.

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Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly shares about the history of this national observance and where to find organized events in your community.

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Jim Daly shares why, no matter what you’re going through in life, the greatest choice you’ll ever make as a parent is the choice to stay and be a loving, steady presence in your child’s life.

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Is it possible to keep the romance alive in your marriage or to restore the passion you once had? Jim Daly says, “Yes,” and suggests the key is prioritizing where you place your attention.

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If your marriage is struggling, the best advice is to stick to the center of the road. Jim Daly explains how to avoid both ditches – passivity and aggression – with a balanced approach – assertiveness.

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How does your family resolve your disagreements? Do you bicker and fight? Or do you seek unity and sacrifice for each other? Jim Daly explains how to stop conflict before it escalates by finding common ground.

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Do your children come to you for advice and wisdom? If not, Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust you in difficult circumstances.

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Some people date because they want to hang out and have fun. But to find a relationship that lasts, Jim Daly shares how to date with purpose.

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Marriages thrive on desire, not obligation. Jim Daly explains how a man can make his wife’s heart come alive by treating their relationship like a flower in need of nurturing, instead of a stuffy rule book to follow.

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At some point, every parent asks the same question: “When will I have time for me?” Jim Daly offers encouragement for finding balance when life is always so busy.

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What does true beauty look like? The answer to that question isn’t as obvious as society wants you to believe. Jim Daly explains why true beauty is often imperfection itself.

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According to counselors, unhealthy marriages struggle because spouses don’t listen to each other very well. Jim Daly shares why building a healthy marriage isn’t about how much or how loudly we speak, but about how deeply we listen.

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No parent wants their teenager to rebel, but they probably will. Testing boundaries is part of adolescence. Jim Daly shares how you can channel your teenager’s rebellion in a positive direction that will benefit them … and you.

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One thing has always been true about human nature: we don’t want opinions forced upon us. Jim Daly explains why lasting change comes through persuasion, not power.

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Many couples would benefit from a financial budget. Jim Daly explains how couples can each do their part, despite their differences, to get out of debt, live on a budget, and move forward as a team.

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A beautiful life isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance. Jim Daly explains how to build a beautiful life by choosing to hold on to hope even when the path forward is difficult.

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