The maternal instinct in women is soft and nurturing. It’s also fierce. The maternal instinct drives women to sacrifice everything for the sake of their families. I saw that kind of tenacity in my own mother. She took care of five children, worked two jobs, and strived to meet everybody’s needs the best she knew … Continue reading Mom Time →

While running for president in 2016, billionaire real estate developer and reality television star Donald Trump made a bold promise concerning the Supreme Court that many of us considered almost too good to be true. “The Justices that I am going to appoint will be pro-life,” he told moderator Chris Wallace during a heated debate with the Democratic Party nominee, former first lady Hillary … Continue reading Trump Was Wrong: It’s Never a Mistake To Defend Innocent Life →

On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality,” we’re sharing Dr. Rosaria Butterfield’s dramatic conversion testimony. Rosaria was professor of English and queer theory at Syracuse University in New York and lived proudly as a lesbian, a feminist, and an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights. In 1999, she took leave from … Continue reading Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality →

I’ve had to overcome a lot. My mom died when I was nine. My stepdad abandoned me and my siblings within hours of her funeral. After that, I spent time in foster care, and a couple of years later, my biological father died of alcoholism. No doubt you’ve survived some difficulties of your own. Struggle … Continue reading Overcoming Your Past →

Years ago, John, a recent college graduate, asked Dr. Gary Chapman and his wife if he could move into their home for one year and observe their family. John’s family of origin had been toxic, and he wanted to experience firsthand what a healthy marriage and family looked like. Dr. Chapman’s first reaction was to … Continue reading Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family →

Today, Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources that encourage and affirm children. Peter’s passion for advocacy began in a small village in Uganda on the border of Rwanda. His father was abusive, beat the family, and frequently told … Continue reading Showing Your Child Their True Worth →

The secret to success isn’t avoiding failure. It’s learning from your mistakes and continuing to move forward. The television series Alone is a survival competition where participants survive alone in the wilderness for as long as possible. Contestants are given minimal equipment and must build their own shelters, start their own fires, and find their own food. … Continue reading Keep Failing →

There is a staggering crisis among American men, and it demands immediate national attention. That is the focus of an important new report recently released by Florida Senator Marco Rubio. The report, “The State of the Working (And Non-Working) Man,” explains that the number of American men out of work today is greater than it … Continue reading The Revitalization of American Masculinity is Our Nation’s Most Pressing Need →

Why did you get married? For your spouse? Or for yourself? Be honest. You got married because the relationship made you happy. Don’t feel too guilty. The rest of us probably did the same thing. We thought life with this person would make our lives better. And while that’s not entirely selfish – God wants … Continue reading Drawing Closer to God and Each Other →

I’m reminded of a story about a hunter who owned an unusual bird dog. While other dogs barked, pointed, and fetched birds, this one walked on water. The hunter was so excited to show off his dog’s remarkable ability that he invited his friend on a hunting trip. Each time they shot a duck, the … Continue reading Change What You’re Looking For →