Try New Things

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Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a helpful tip that’ll get you out of the rut you’re stuck in and breathe new life into your marriage. Suppor

Icons Of Life

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Icons are images that remind us about deeper things in life. Jim Daly shares the story of a symbol of strength and resilience hiding in plain sight within the Mission District of S

Divorced Kids

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It’s tough to watch someone suffer the effects of a divorce – especially if that someone is your own child. Jim Daly shares how to help your kids weather the aftermath

A Handshake Is A Handshake

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When we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it’s valuable to do what’s right, not because it’s

What’s It For?

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G.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious – and crucially important – ideas t

You're Good Enough

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Self confidence is crucial to a child’s well being. Believing that they’ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can l

Tell Me Who I Am

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Is honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest – and often onl

Look Underneath

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How should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, “No. I won’t do what you tell me to do”? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to understand t

When You're Up To Your Eyeballs

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In one national survey, a majority of couples admitted to arguing about their wedding plans. Jim Daly offers tips for investing as much into your marriage as you do the wedding cer

Character Of A Champion

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Anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes character to be a champion. Jim Daly explains why character reflects who we are even when we don’t achieve our goals Support

Mother’s Day Memories

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This Sunday is one of the most meaningful holidays on the calendar: Mother’s Day. Whether your mother is living or has already passed away, you can honor her life. Jim Daly s

National Day Of Prayer

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Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly shares about the history of this national observance and where to find organized events in your community. Support Family Ministry If

Choose To Stay

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Jim Daly shares why, no matter what you’re going through in life, the greatest choice you’ll ever make as a parent is the choice to stay and be a loving, steady presenc

Refocus

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Is it possible to keep the romance alive in your marriage or to restore the passion you once had? Jim Daly says, “Yes,” and suggests the key is prioritizing where you p

Center Of The Road

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If your marriage is struggling, the best advice is to stick to the center of the road. Jim Daly explains how to avoid both ditches – passivity and aggression – with a b

End War With A Truce

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How does your family resolve your disagreements? Do you bicker and fight? Or do you seek unity and sacrifice for each other? Jim Daly explains how to stop conflict before it escala

Will Life Ever Slow Down?

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At some point, every parent asks the same question: “When will I have time for me?” Jim Daly offers encouragement for finding balance when life is always so busy. Suppo

What's Written On Her Heart?

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Marriages thrive on desire, not obligation. Jim Daly explains how a man can make his wife’s heart come alive by treating their relationship like a flower in need of nurturing

Walk The Plank

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Do your children come to you for advice and wisdom? If not, Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust you in

Intentional Dating

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Some people date because they want to hang out and have fun. But to find a relationship that lasts, Jim Daly shares how to date with purpose. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed

Uniquely Beautiful

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What does true beauty look like? The answer to that question isn’t as obvious as society wants you to believe. Jim Daly explains why true beauty is often imperfection itself.

Patient Listening

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According to counselors, unhealthy marriages struggle because spouses don’t listen to each other very well. Jim Daly shares why building a healthy marriage isn’t about

Messy Room Rebellion

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No parent wants their teenager to rebel, but they probably will. Testing boundaries is part of adolescence. Jim Daly shares how you can channel your teenager’s rebellion in a

Budgeting Together

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Many couples would benefit from a financial budget. Jim Daly explains how couples can each do their part, despite their differences, to get out of debt, live on a budget, and move

Yes And No

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If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes”

The Game Of Life

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Sports can be fun, but they also teach children a lot about life. Jim Daly shares why one of the most effective ways to help your child build a successful life is to involve them i

National Treasure

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Couples often take their marriage for granted and bury it beneath ordinary, everyday things. Jim Daly shares how to prioritize your marriage and honor it for the treasure that it i

Jumping Into The Unknown

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Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Jim Daly explains why good marriages aren’t a reward for couples who never face adversity but for couples who

Are You Coachable?

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No one has got marriage all figured out. That’s why Jim Daly believes being coachable is an absolutely crucial quality for any couple hoping to achieve long term success in t

As It's Happening

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They say, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Jim Daly shares the story of a family who gathered together in the ashes of what used to b

The Easter Message

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For many families, Easter is a day for kids to eat candy and hunt for colorful eggs. But there’s a deeper message to the day that many people overlook. Jim Daly explains why

Paradox Of Good Friday

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Good Friday is a paradox because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment. Support Family Ministry If

Parenting Wisdom From Monsters

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A lot of parents rely on anger to get their children to behave properly. Jim Daly explains why loving authority energizes children with positivity and goodness for the rest of thei

Loved, Not Fooled

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April Fool’s Day is about catching people off guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something

Boys And Girls Are Different

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Boys and girls are different, which can make raising them a challenge. Jim Daly shares how to adapt your parenting style to accommodate differences between your sons and daughters.

Back To The Basics

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A marriage losing its spark is bad enough, but there’s something even worse: choosing to stay that way. Jim Daly explains how to restore the romance your marriage once had by

Fingerprint Of The Master

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If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly shares why you and I are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Maste

Details Matter

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Details matter. Jim Daly explains why small decisions that seem insignificant in the moment can either stir up big trouble or tremendous success down the road. Support Family Minis

Take The Lead

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What can you do to heal your relationship with an adult child from whom you’re estranged? Jim Daly encourages you to reconcile by taking the lead, humbling yourself, and reac

Love And Ashes

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Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. Jim Daly explains why our love for others has the power to go on and on and make a positive difference for generations to come. Su

What They Say, And What They Mean

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Most couples get married thinking they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why husbands and wives may use the same words, but they don’t always mean th

Should I Let My Kids Win?

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Many parents play board games or sports with their children and wonder, “Should I let them win? Or let them lose?” Jim Daly explains why children benefit from both succ

Hollywood Hero

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You and I may not be heroes who wear capes or consider ourselves special, but the world needs us. Jim Daly encourages you to believe that you can step up and become a hero in your

Through Your Spouse's Eyes

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Married couples who refuse to admit they’re wrong have a hard time settling disagreements. What’s the answer? Jim Daly explains how couples can learn to see through eac

Emotional Currency For Your Child

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How do you help a child develop the strength to face adversity? Jim Daly says, “Ask yourself, ‘What am I depositing into my child’s emotional bank? Things that te

Artificial Connection

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Human connection is necessary for good health. Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well being that we’ll create artificial versions when we lack t

Signs Of Bullying

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Bullying regularly makes headlines, but it’s still a problem that flies under the radar in many schools. Jim Daly shares warning signs that parents can watch for to discern w

Love With Style

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Every marriage faces obstacles. Jim Daly shares the story of a couple who learned to turn their greatest challenge into an opportunity to love each other more deeply. Support Famil

Good Fences Make Good Marriages

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In his classic poem, The Mending Wall, Robert Frost says, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Jim Daly shares why good fences make good marriages, too. Support Family Mi

Don't Be A Benedict Arnold

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The name Benedict Arnold was once synonymous with honor and courage. But then he switched his allegiance from America to the British army. Jim Daly explains why a reputation is onl