Have you had “The Talk” with your child? You know, the one about sex? If not, why not? Maybe you feel nervous because you don’t know what to say. I don’t blame you. The talk I had with one of my boys didn’t go quite as well as I’d hoped. I planned a weekend-long father/son … Continue reading Preparing Your Kids for the Teen Years →

Private First Class Desmond Doss was an inspiring example of living by your convictions. Doss was a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War Two. He was so devout to his beliefs that he refused to carry a rifle – a decision that angered his fellow soldiers, who ostracized him, and his … Continue reading Conscientious Cooperator →

On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Lord, Keep Us Free,” we’re airing an amazing story from World War II and the years preceding it. It’s the story of Maria Hirschmann, also called Hansi. She was a teenager when Hitler’s tanks rolled into her native country of Czechoslovakia. In less than one year, she had … Continue reading Lord, Keep Us Free →

As the president of Focus on the Family, a lot of people count on me to lead our organization into the future. If you’re a parent, you know how heavy a responsibility like that can be. You, too, run a business – the family business – and your children are counting on you to lead … Continue reading Board of Directors →

We all think we have a strong faith. Then, our world gets rocked. An adverse diagnosis. A child who loses their way. A spouse who walks away. The storms of life leave us shaken and wondering if God is really there. Psalm 34:18 assures us that He is: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted … Continue reading Walking with God Through Trials →

Is there a secret to a happy marriage? That’s a tough question to answer. Every couple wants there to be a secret. They walk down the aisle believing they’re committing themselves to a person who will fill their life with joy and fulfillment. And yet, many of these couples reach out to Focus on the … Continue reading Embracing God’s Purpose for Your Marriage →

In 1986, a crowd of over 100,000 people gathered in downtown Cleveland, Ohio for an event called Balloonfest ‘86. Organizers hoped to raise money for charity and to set a new world record by releasing 1.5 million balloons simultaneously. But things went terribly wrong. Balloon releases are typically harmless. Helium-filled balloons stay airborne until they … Continue reading More Than Pretty Colors →

Victor Torres understands drug addiction. By the time he was a teenager, he was addicted to heroin as a gang member on the streets of New York City. He’s not alone. Self-medication is common in our culture. Whether it’s compulsive shopping, gambling, an unhealthy desire for sweets, sex, or drugs and alcohol, the number of … Continue reading Helping Your Loved One Find Freedom from Addiction →

Our culture loves to talk about love. It’s a central theme in music, movies, and books. Love is so important to the human experience that we spend most of our lives seeking the love we want or cultivating the love we have. But what is love? A lot of people talk about love in terms … Continue reading Love is Like Fire →

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 uncertainty, hormones, and confusing messages that skew her sense of identity and self-worth. On top of that, her social world is topsy-turvy, and she’s growing, changing, … Continue reading A Father’s Influence in His Daughter’s Life →