Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? It’s not if you want a stress-free holiday season. Social media raises our expectations to overwhelming levels. Instead of peace and joy, we feel pressure to transform our homes into Christmas wonderlands. Instead of peace and joy, Christmas becomes a time of stress and “stuff” for … Continue reading Getting Organized for Christmas →

Yesterday’s disappointing vote in Ohio that codified a right to abortion in the state constitution makes clear it’s essential that the critical work of the pro-life movement must carry on with renewed energy and enthusiasm.  No popular vote and no politician can make right the tragic wrong of abortion. This campaign is unlike any other. … Continue reading Jim Daly Statement on Yesterday’s Vote on Ohio’s Issue 1 →

I’ve heard that if couples are married long enough, they start to look like one another. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I think couples do often look like the other couples they hang out with. It may feel more comfortable to be friends with someone who’s just like you, but you’re depriving your … Continue reading Look-Alike Couples →

Few experiences are as comforting and connecting as a family gathered around the Thanksgiving table. Fellowship with family and giving thanks to God for His many blessings is something we look forward to in the Daly household every year. But the holidays weren’t like that for me growing up. My mother died when I was … Continue reading National Adoption Month →

Author and pastor Ted Cunningham says, “Social media is a place where people share their opinions without sticking around for the conversation.” He’s right. A lot of people like to share what they think, but not many will listen to what you think. Watch closely to how people interact with you, and you’ll see what … Continue reading Are You a Good Listener? →

Raising teenagers can be both exciting and stressful. There’s a lot going on in their lives. They’re learning how to manage their own thoughts, feelings. and identities apart from mom and dad. Developmentally, that’s a good thing. But in many families, a teenager’s struggle for independence becomes a tug-of-war with parents who take their authority … Continue reading How to Talk to Your Teenager Without Losing Your Mind →

Do you practice “everyday generosity”? On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Modeling Generosity for Your Children,” father-and-son team Brad and Drew Formsma explain how to use your time, talent, and influence to infuse your children with a spirit of generosity that they’ll carry into their adult years. They’ll share how to be generous with: … Continue reading Modeling Generosity for Your Children →