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Statement from Jim Daly on Mike Johnson’s Re-Election

“Governing in a representative democracy is always challenging, and especially in a deeply divided nation. I extend my congratulations to Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. As Christians, we’re called to pray for all our leaders (Romans 13:1-2). Strong leadership will provide America with our best opportunity to live “peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Tim. 2:2). Please join me in lifting up Speaker Johnson, his family, and all the members of the newly minted 119th Congress.”

– Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family

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Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights

My advice to married couples is this: pursue romance every chance you get. Take sunset walks on the beach. Eat dinner by candlelight. Kiss in the rain. Enjoy beautiful moments together that lift your relationship beyond itself.

Authors Jay and Laura Laffoon encourage couples to try new things as often as possible. New experiences allow couples to grow as individuals and together. Even small things like trying a new restaurant create little adventures that draw a couple together.

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Marriage and Motherhood

As a Denver Broncos fan, I don’t usually root for the Kansas City Chiefs. But I’ll make an exception for the Chiefs’ kicker, Harrison Butker, who came under fire after a commencement speech at Benedictine College went viral. Detractors said his comments were disrespectful to women.

But were they really? If you give his speech a fair hearing, I believe the answer is clearly no. Butker celebrated his wife. He praised her tireless dedication to their marriage and to their children.

Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: faith, parenting

Erase the Dividing Line

Many marriages are like the community of Beebe Plain, Vermont. They’re divided.

The international border between Canada and the United States runs right down the middle of Beebe Plain, Vermont. It splits the main road through town in half. It also cuts right through the middle of a building on the east side of town called the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. Inside, there’s even a black line painted on the floor that marks where one country ends and another begins.

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Evidence for the Existence of God

Do you ever wonder:

Is there a Creator?

If God is real, why do people suffer?

What does Easter have to do with the existence of God?

If God exists, why does He seem hidden or distant?

Can we deduce anything about God from scientific evidence?

Does our DNA reveal anything about God as a designer?

Can God be personally experienced?

On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, I’m talking with former atheist, Lee Strobel.

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Forgiveness Isn’t Fair

Do you remember all those times when your parents told you to “play fair”? Well, what if I told you – when it comes to marriage – don’t?

“Playing fair” is one of the worst things you can do to a relationship. It’s a big reason so many couples struggle to forgive their spouse when they make a mistake. “Fair” is all about keeping things even between two people – which sounds good in theory but doesn’t work so well in practice.

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Handling Anxiety God’s Way

Author Curtis Chang personally understands the suffering anxiety causes. Growing up, he was a latchkey kid who dealt with severe anxiety every day, tormenting him with fearful thoughts that his parents would never come home from work and leave him to fend for himself. He coped by repeatedly calling his mother’s office and tracking her arrival home.

While serving as a pastor, Curtis coped with anxiety through preparation and study. But the stress of pastoring eventually pushed him beyond his ability to cope, and he had a breakdown.

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Finding True Joy at Christmas

Merry Christmas!

On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, I’m celebrating the holiday in a unique way. Here are few hints. Think:

Long beards.

Duck hunting.

Camouflage outfits.

The backwoods of Louisiana.

Delicious Cajun recipes.

That’s right. I’m exploring the joys of family and faith and reflecting on what Christmas is all about with Phil and “Miss Kay” Robertson of the Duck Dynasty clan.

They share fun stories – like:

How to cook a squirrel.

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The Best Festivus Ever

If you’re a fan of the television show Seinfeld, you probably remember the episode about “Festivus” – the absurd, pseudo-holiday created by the loveable curmudgeon Frank Costanza.

According to Frank, the holiday is celebrated on December 23 to combat the commercialization of Christmas. He created the holiday when his holiday shopping resulted in a fistfight with another man who reached for the last doll on the shelf at the same time. It was while – as Frank put it – he “rained blows upon the man” that Frank came up with the idea for “a Festivus for the rest of us!”

There were two important components to “Festivus.” The first was called the “Airing of Grievances.” This tradition was about scolding family members for their disappointing failures.

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Establishing Clear Boundaries in Your Life

Driving is a great illustration for life.

First, what makes driving safe? That line painted down the middle of the road. It’s a boundary that tells you what lane is yours and what lane is mine.

Second, in driving and in life, we encounter people and circumstances everywhere we go that force us to respond quickly and make good decisions.

And third, to get to where we want to go, we must be in the correct lane.

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Statement from Jim Daly on Mike Johnson’s Re-Election

Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights

Marriage and Motherhood

Erase the Dividing Line

Evidence for the Existence of God

Forgiveness Isn’t Fair

Handling Anxiety God’s Way

Finding True Joy at Christmas

The Best Festivus Ever

Establishing Clear Boundaries in Your Life

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