Daly Focus Blog
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death and multiple days of rioting and looting across America, I could think of no better person to join us on the Focus on the Family Broadcast today than my friend Senator Tim Scott (R-SC).
I’ve long felt a special connection with South Carolina’s junior senator, but not only because he is a fellow believer in Christ. We have something else in common. Growing up poor in the Palmetto State, Tim Scott never had a father in his life.
“I’m bored.”
Mom and dad, if you haven’t heard your children say that by now after weeks of quarantine, just wait. Summer’s coming.
Hours of schoolwork will be replaced by hours of free time, and your children will seemingly delight in reminding you, “There’s nothing to do.” Some days, you’ll feel more like a cruise ship director than a parent.
We have answers for helping your children beat summer boredom on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Overcoming Summer Boredom with Kid Smarts.” Popular guest Dr.
Just a few wayward sparks is all it takes to burn down an entire city. That’s what happened in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, one of the largest disasters in American history.
In popular accounts from the time, Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in a humble barn on DeKoven Street. A few sparks became a small fire that quickly grew into an inferno that destroyed miles of homes and razed Chicago’s business district.
The terrible circumstances of George Floyd’s death last week in Minneapolis while in police custody, along with the accompanying multi-city protests and riots of the last few days and nights, leaves many more questions than answers.
Progress in the area of race relations all too often seems painfully slow.
How can we move forward – boldly, swiftly and thoughtfully, helping the disenfranchised remain both hopeful and encouraged?
We look at the headlines and the images on television and the internet and have to think, surely there is a better way.
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month.
We’re honoring all those who have stepped into the world of adoption and foster care on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “The Complicated, Beautiful Life of a Foster Mom.” Our guest is Jessie Gallaher, who is with us to share her story, a difficult yet rewarding journey of adopting five children from foster care – all at once!
When Jessie and her husband first brought the kids home, a lot of people gave the same advice: “Just love them.
Do you practice “everyday generosity”?
On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Modeling Generosity for Your Children,” father-and-son team Brad and Drew Formsma explain how you can use your time, talent, and influence to benefit others and create a habit of generosity that will impact the next generation.
They’ll share how to be generous with:
In a “me-focused” culture, we can help our children develop an other-centered attitude, which creates the opportunity to show Christ’s love to others through simple acts of kindness.
If it’s true that every cloud has a silver lining, is it possible that virus-related disruptions in divorce filings and court proceedings could possibly buy seemingly incompatible couples more time to work out their differences and save their marriages?
I think so.
Since the virulent pathogen began wreaking havoc in mid-March, courts and local municipalities that process divorce have been upended. From canceled hearings to shuttered county courthouses, it’s become a lot more difficult for couples to untangle or sever the proverbial marital knot.
One million.
It’s a big number. Today, that number takes on even greater significance.
Today is Memorial Day, the day we remember over one million Americans who have died in war on behalf of us all.
That figure is even more sobering when you reflect on this: behind every number is a name, and behind every name is a family whose entire world changed forever because that soldier didn’t come home. Every number represents the loss of a husband, a son, a brother, or a wife, a daughter, a sister.
Are houses of worship an “essential” part of American life? President Trump believes they are, and I couldn’t agree more.
Friday’s announcement from the White House that the Centers for Disease Control will be changing the COVID-19-inspired classification from “nonessential” to “essential” is long overdue. The president will also be calling on governors to allow churches, synagogues and mosques to open “right now.”
Thank you, Mr. President.
I’m not suggesting every church should swing open wide their doors, but as the rest of the country transitions back to a semblance of normalcy, they should have the right to make that determination for themselves.
“What’s for dinner?”
With many items in short supply at the grocery stores and restaurants still closed, answering that question can be difficult.
On our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Ideas for Simple and Budget-Friendly Meals at Home” we’re talking about how to simplify at-home cooking and make it a fun, budget-friendly activity that’ll save you money and create quality time for the whole family.
Our guests are Mary Beth Lagerborg and Mimi Wilson, the creators of the Once-A-Month Cooking method and the authors of Once-a-Month Cooking: Family Favorites.
Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.
