Jim Daly

Positive affirmation is generally considered a good thing, but would it surprise you if I told you that letting your child know that he or she is...

When was the last time God prompted you to go out of your way to help someone? That’s what happened to Ryan Willard and Duane Fields, two West...

Smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more ubiquitous. Increasingly they’re our constant source of news and entertainment. Sometimes it...

A father’s influence on his daughter’s life can mean the difference between her entering a good marriage or a bad one.

An AT&T survey found that 49 percent of commuters admitted to texting while behind the wheel – a higher rate than reported by teenagers.

Focus on the Family’s blog for fathers, Dad Matters, has a great mix of content written by some of the dads on our staff.

A few weeks ago I shared a moving video about a young couple and their unborn child that inspired many of you to tell me your own stories of love,...

Pope Francis’ comments on homosexuality late last month made headlines around the world.

The suspension of thirteen Major League Baseball stars today is a sordid and layered story, to be sure. That the investigation has played out over...

It’s not an easy road – but it’s a road that can be walked well. That’s the core message of our two-part broadcast: there is hope. By making a...

Scientists love to study how happy parents are (or aren’t). Year after year, news outlets report on the topic, touting studies that they say either...

By now you’ve heard that pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren returned to the pulpit this past Sunday for the first time since his son’s...

What struck me about this exchange was how this woman perceived hospitality. It mattered to her. Intuitively, she understood why it mattered that...

A video of Dustin Hoffman has gone viral. In it, the acclaimed actor shares the real reason why he agreed to star in the 1982 hit, “Tootsie,” a...

Here at Focus, we like to talk about “thriving families,” and yes, God wants your family to thrive. However, please understand that going through...

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a rather provocative column on marriage and advice-giving, linking the practice to lower marital satisfaction...

Do you remember Elizabeth Smart? Her story certainly broke my heart. In 2002, she was kidnapped from her own bedroom in Utah and held captive for...

Here at Focus, we’ve long promoted the idea that married couples thrive when they take the time to go on a regular “date night.” Yes, that’s right...