Focus on the Family Commentary

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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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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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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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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