Current Events Archives

VIDEO: Please Pray for Amy Coney Barrett

October got off to a dramatic start last week with news of President and Mrs. Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. We continue to pray for their complete recovery and return to full activity.

Coming right on the heels of that story, as well as the highly anticipated vice-presidential debate this evening in Salt Lake City, is the start of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court.

As I told a reporter last week, Judge Barrett represents the very best of American women, possessing the tremendous combination of a mother’s gentle heart with a fierce, brilliant legal mind.

Topics: Current Events Tags: amy coney barrett October 7, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Please Pray for President & Mrs. Trump

In times of both individual and corporate need, Christians bring their concerns and petitions to the Lord. I hope you will join me and the entire Focus on the Family ministry in praying for President and Mrs. Trump in light of their COVID-19 diagnosis last night.

It is time to set politics aside and pray for the Trump’s health and full recovery, as well as anyone within their circle who was exposed to the virus. We believe God is sovereign and that nothing catches Him by surprise.

Topics: Current Events October 2, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Vice President Mike Pence Joins Focus on the Family Radio Program

We reached out this past summer to both Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris, the Democrat candidate for vice president, and invited both of them to appear separately on the Focus on the Family radio program.

As a non-partisan 501(C)(3) organization, our ministry cannot and will not endorse or advocate for political candidates – but we can discuss issues.

Vice President Pence accepted our invitation. We’ve yet to receive a reply from Senator Harris.

Topics: Current Events Tags: broadcast, politics October 2, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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