Dad, don’t let your teenage daughter fool you. She needs you. I know her attitude may not always reflect that, but it’s true. She’s caught in a whirlwind of hormones and emotional upheaval. Her self-worth is under attack, and her social world is topsy-turvy. On top of that, she’s physically growing, changing, and feeling awkward. … Continue reading Lean into Your Daughter →

November is National Adoption Month. In the United States, there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system whose parents cannot safely care for them. These children need someone who will house them and provide for their basic needs. Addressing this issue is not easy because foster care is not easy. Consider that the … Continue reading When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected →

What would you say are the most crucial ingredients to human survival? Food? Water? Shelter? Equally important is the need for hope. The Jewish Holocaust was one of the darkest periods in human history. Over six million people were murdered in German concentration camps. Millions more barely survived horrific conditions of disease, abuse, and starvation. … Continue reading Music of Hope →

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, a day to remember military servicemen and women who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation’s freedom. Former Marine and expert in PTSD and military and veterans’ issues Chad Robichaux is joining us on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “American Heroes: Serving on the Front Lines.” Chad originally … Continue reading American Heroes: Serving on the Front Lines →

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? →