Change can be positive when it’s harnessed and channeled toward our ultimate good. Jim Daly explains why thoughtlessly redefining our culture is like taking a jackhammer to the foundation of our country.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/B7rB1vSMU_k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Change can be positive when it’s harnessed and channeled toward our ultimate good. Jim Daly explains why thoughtlessly redefining our culture is like taking a jackhammer to the foundation of our country.

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Jack Hammer the Foundation

When a loved one is hurting, we often zero in on the problem, so we can fix it. What we often don’t do is see their deeper need. Jim Daly shares a simple tip for adjusting our vision to see a person’s true needs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/wsG0i3ngoEg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

When a loved one is hurting, we often zero in on the problem, so we can fix it. What we often don’t do is see their deeper need. Jim Daly shares a simple tip for adjusting our vision to see a person’s true needs.

Sunglasses at Night

Kobe Bryant was a champion on the court. And off. Jim Daly explains how Kobe’s fans can honor what he stood for, not by wearing his jersey, but by being loving parents who invest in their children.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/uFpuUROph2g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Kobe Bryant was a champion on the court. And off. Jim Daly explains how Kobe’s fans can honor what he stood for, not by wearing his jersey, but by being loving parents who invest in their children.

Kobe: Champion Parent

Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Jim Daly explains why acknowledging emotional brokenness is an important first step to happiness in life.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/Bz6qkBl216k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Jim Daly explains why acknowledging emotional brokenness is an important first step to happiness in life.

What’s the True Disability?

Marriage can be tough. Because selflessness is hard. Jim Daly explains how married couples can develop a greater capacity to love and forgive each other.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/z2AfnJFwU-E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Marriage can be tough. Because selflessness is hard. Jim Daly explains how married couples can develop a greater capacity to love and forgive each other.

Shed Your Dragon Skin

Jim Daly explains how couples can achieve the marriage of their dreams by speaking each other’s love language and by looking for signs of love in everyday moments.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/7NheegKmYwQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Jim Daly explains how couples can achieve the marriage of their dreams by speaking each other’s love language and by looking for signs of love in everyday moments.

Magic in the Mundane

Our culture has pushed moral boundaries of every kind to their limits and, in some cases, have rejected them entirely. Jim Daly explains why and how our country must restore its moral compass.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/DBzqDWLEdZU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Our culture has pushed moral boundaries of every kind to their limits and, in some cases, have rejected them entirely. Jim Daly explains why and how our country must restore its moral compass.

Restoring Our Moral Compass

Greatness inspires us to be great. Jim Daly explains why the next time you have a chance to be in the presence of something truly great, don’t rush. Take your time … and linger a while.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/Pl620usWlLU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Greatness inspires us to be great. Jim Daly explains why the next time you have a chance to be in the presence of something truly great, don’t rush. Take your time … and linger a while.

Linger at the Mona Lisa

Guys usually think masculinity is found in achieving the big things of life. Jim Daly shares why masculinity is mostly found in the inner strength that enables a man to serve his wife and kids in small ways every day.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/sTRNqOFOeBs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Guys usually think masculinity is found in achieving the big things of life. Jim Daly shares why masculinity is mostly found in the inner strength that enables a man to serve his wife and kids in small ways every day.

The Inner Strength of a Real Man

If you feel unhappy, it could be because you want to be great at something, but you’re not. Jim Daly explains why “average” can be truly great.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/OBNdaidH5og" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

If you feel unhappy, it could be because you want to be great at something, but you’re not. Jim Daly explains why “average” can be truly great.

The Greatness of Being Average

Is there a shortcut to life? Jim Daly shares how a good life is built one day at a time through grit and an unceasing determination to do what’s right.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/OUz7ItPcwXQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Is there a shortcut to life? Jim Daly shares how a good life is built one day at a time through grit and an unceasing determination to do what’s right.

No Shortcuts

Sooner or later, every child is going to need their attitude tweaked. Jim Daly shares tips for approaching the problem in a way that can help turn your child’s sour attitude around.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/7BNO2Ir8diU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Sooner or later, every child is going to need their attitude tweaked. Jim Daly shares tips for approaching the problem in a way that can help turn your child’s sour attitude around.

Tweak Your Child’s Attitude

Perspective is an important part of appreciating the true quality of your life. Jim Daly explains why who you are on the inside can make all the difference in how you view the world.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/YclxkgOpwxw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Perspective is an important part of appreciating the true quality of your life. Jim Daly explains why who you are on the inside can make all the difference in how you view the world.

Count Your Blessings

Our country is deeply divided. Jim Daly explains why our only hope for resolving our differences is to find a way to dialogue with one another with civility and respect.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/0JdZfasBll8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Our country is deeply divided. Jim Daly explains why our only hope for resolving our differences is to find a way to dialogue with one another with civility and respect.

Engaging Culture

Dad, you have a lot of influence in your daughter’s life. Jim Daly shares why your daughter’s beliefs about life are shaped by watching you in everyday situations.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyCommentary/~4/a-JFheNDaE4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dad, you have a lot of influence in your daughter’s life. Jim Daly shares why your daughter’s beliefs about life are shaped by watching you in everyday situations.

She’s Watching You

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