Current Events Archives

Bring Your Bible to School Day – Wherever Your School May Be

Bring Your Bible to School Day looks a bit different this year, especially given how many students remain at home for instruction amidst the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic.

In fact, New York City, the nation’s largest school district, completed its reopening of in-person learning just today. Schools in other major cities – Houston, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and San Diego – remain closed.

But in recognition that our faith has feet and isn’t limited by four walls, we’re encouraging students across the country to celebrate the day wherever they are, whether in a traditional classroom, a pod school – or even from the comfort of their own home.

Topics: Current Events Tags: bring your bible, faith October 1, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Presidential Election of 2020: Stop the Blame Game.

If you tuned into last night’s debate or have spent any amount of time following this year’s race, you know blame is now the name of the game in the 2020 presidential election.

Every affliction must be assigned a villain.

It wasn’t always so. Let me describe a true-life scene for you.

Record deaths from the virus were mounting, taxing hospitals beyond their capacity. On one day alone, over 60 desperate calls for medical help in New York City go unaided.

Meanwhile, a blizzard in North Dakota killed 34 people and a deadly tornado outbreak was sweeping through the South, killing dozens in its path.

Topics: Current Events Tags: election, presidential election September 30, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

See Life 2020 Premiere Viewed by Hundreds of Thousands on Opening Weekend

Focus on the Family’s highly anticipated sequel to “Alive from New York” – last year’s live ultrasound of Abby Johnson’s pre-born baby in New York City’s Times Square – debuted to high acclaim this past Saturday night across multiple social media platforms.

Airing only hours after President Trump nominated Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge, Amy Coney Barrett, the moving one-hour documentary titled See Life 2020 featuring pro-life champions and award-winning musical artists galvanized and inspired those who watched.

“WOW!

Topics: Current Events/ Focus Events Tags: abortion, pro-life September 27, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly Statement – Amy Coney Barrett

I was very encouraged to hear President Trump today announce his choice for the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. From all reports, Judge Barrett is a constitutionalist judge in the mold of her former boss, Justice Antonin Scalia, for whom she clerked after graduating summa cum laude from Notre Dame Law School.

Prior to joining the 7th Circuit in 2017, Judge Barrett taught constitutional law at Notre Dame and other schools for many years, and her reputation as an originalist and textualist grew through her writings and speeches.

Topics: Current Events Tags: government, supreme court September 26, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Tonight on CNN & Fox News – Watch the Image Many Don’t Want the World to See

Once upon a time, back when tens of thousands of people were permitted to gather together side-by-side, the sound of a baby’s heartbeat and the sight of his tiny pre-born form silenced a crowd gathered in New York City’s Times Square on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May.

It’s been called the “Times Square Miracle” – the culmination of “Alive from New York,” Focus on the Family’s pro-life event in May of last year that featured a live 4D ultrasound broadcast on four jumbotrons in mid-town Manhattan.

Topics: Current Events/ Focus Events Tags: abortion, pro-life September 23, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Watch the Video Many Don’t Want You to See

Witness the online event on September 26th at 8pm EDT.

Topics: Current Events Tags: pro-life September 22, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

We’re Going to Show the World What Planned Parenthood Doesn’t Want You to See

If I could, I’d love to bring you behind-the-scenes of Focus on the Family’s SEE LIFE 2020 production.

Since early this summer, the team’s been hard at work interviewing and filming many of the leading voices in the pro-life movement today:

Abby Johnson, Lila Rosa, Alveda King, Christina Bennett, Candace Owens, Mike Singletary, Jeanne Mancini and Melissa Ohden.

The team spent a week in Nashville recording soul-stirring, life-themed music with Selah, Phil Stacey and Danny Gokey – and many others.

Topics: Current Events Tags: abortion, pro-life September 16, 2020 by Megan Klackner

VIDEO: This 12-Year-Old Boy Saved 50 Babies – So Far

Don’t let anybody ever tell you that kids can’t do big and significant things.

I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of meeting some remarkable children in my lifetime. In fact, I met one just last week here at Focus on the Family.

His name is Sawyer Hagberg, and he is 12 years old.

Sawyer was playing a video game one day this past summer when a Focus on the Family video came on. It’s a special spot we created to help call attention to our SEE LIFE 2020 online event that’s scheduled for Saturday September 26th at 8 P.M.

Topics: Current Events Tags: abortion, pro-life September 9, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

I Was Verbally Assaulted Outside the White House. Here is How I Responded.

By now you’ve likely seen the images of the maddening maelstrom outside the White House last Thursday night following President Trump’s acceptance speech to conclude the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Mobs of individuals behaving in a vile and vicious manner harassing and haranguing departing attendees, including Senator Rand Paul and his wife, Kelley. The Pauls believe they would have been killed if not for the police escort that surrounded them as they walked along the sidewalk after departing the grounds of the Executive Mansion.

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, politics September 2, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

WATCH Our New Pro-Life Ad Tonight and Tomorrow on the Fox News Channel

If you happen to be one of the anticipated 7-8 million people tuning into Fox News’ coverage of the Republican National Convention tonight or tomorrow, you’ll likely see our latest ad.

As of this afternoon, it’s scheduled to run on Wednesday night at 10:10 pm, EDT.

I want to give you a sneak peek, though, and ask if you’d please consider sharing it within your circle of influence.

Since Focus on the Family’s inception in 1977, the ministry has been championing and celebrating the protection of pre-born life.

Topics: Current Events Tags: pro-life August 26, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura