Current Events Archives

Three Cheers for Chick-fil-A’s Decision to Open Last Sunday!

Some are calling it a “Christmas Miracle”!

I’m talking about Chick-fil-A’s decision to open yesterday (Sunday) in order to deliver thousands of meals to stranded passengers inside Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport.

A nearly 11-hour power outage crippled the world’s busiest transportation hub – and at the start of the busy Christmas travel season, no less.

The popular restaurant chain saw the need and worked with Atlanta’s mayor to help bring some timely and tasty relief.

My family jokes about wishing we could stop at Chick-fil-A on the way home from church, but honestly, I’m not at all surprised by their decision to break with their long-held tradition.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events, relationships December 18, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly on the Death of R.C. Sproul

The passing of the renowned theologian Dr. R.C Sproul draws to an earthly close an extraordinary and well-lived life. He was 78.

As founder of Ligonier Ministries, the beloved pastor was a popular guest on the Focus on the Family radio broadcast in addition to appearing in The Truth Project, a Focus video series.

In Christendom, “R.C.”, as he was called, was a venerable giant, a discerning voice of wise biblical interpretation and counsel. When Dr.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events, faith December 14, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Focus on the Family Best Seller List

Week Ending December 10th

1. Forgive, Let Go, and Live by Deborah Smith Pegues

2. Men Who Love Fierce Women by Leroy and Kimberly Wagner

3. Your Teenager Is Not Crazy by Dr. Jeramy Clark and Jerusha Clark

4. Pure Pleasure by Gary Thomas

5. Adventures in Odyssey: The Blackgaard Chronicles #1 – Opening Moves

6. Cherish by Gary Thomas

7. Live Original by Sadie Robertson

8. Adventures in Odyssey: The Blackgaard Chronicles #2 – Pawn’s Play

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, family, intimacy, marriage, relationships December 12, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Sexual Assault Scandals are a Consequence of the Sexual Revolution

Time Magazine unveiled its “Person of the Year” today, and its choice is at once unconventional but not at all surprising.

In a tradition dating back to 1927, the publication has historically selected a person who makes significant news during the past year. As a result, past winners have run the gamut. Recipients have included Adolph Hitler (1938), the Ayatollah Khomeini (1979), the American Soldier (2003) and the Ebola Fighters (2014). President Donald Trump won last year, an acknowledgment of his surprising electoral victory.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events, news, pop culture, relationships, sex December 6, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly Statement on Masterpiece CakeShop Hearing

The eyes of the nation were on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case today at the Supreme Court, and for good reason.

The argument wasn’t just about Jack Phillips and his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding. Today’s hearing was about our freedom to practice our faith without interference from the government. And make no mistake – the outcome of today’s proceedings will impact every American – those with religious faith and even those with no faith at all.

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, homosexuality, policy, religious liberty December 5, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Where Did Christmas Come From, Anyway?

Do you ever feel like advertisers and commercialism have taken over Christmas? Does it seem like it’s gotten worse in the last 15 to 20 years? Well, if you answered yes, you might be as surprised as I was to hear that Christmas, as we celebrate it today, was almost single-handedly created by commercialism.

As recently as 150 years ago, Christmas wasn’t the most important holiday in our culture. That was Easter. The focus began to shift once department stores got involved.

Topics: Current Events Tags: broadcast, family, kids November 24, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

What are You Thankful for this Thanksgiving?

I love Thanksgiving.

You get to eat great food – thank you, Jean – and you get to watch plenty of football. Of course, most important of all, Thanksgiving is a time to thank God for His incredible blessings.

I’m thankful for my wife and two boys and for the help we’re able to provide families through foster care. I’m also thankful for the Lord’s work through Focus on the Family. Marriages and preborn babies are being saved.

Topics: Current Events Tags: broadcast, family November 23, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

On the Death of G. Harvey

Gerald Harvey Jones, a former industrial arts teacher who would go on to become one of America’s most highly regarded painters by creating masterpieces that hearkened back to simpler times when virtues such as faith, courage, patriotism, hard work, and compassion were revered, has died. He was 84.

“G. Harvey,” as he was known to his fans and collectors, was a friend of mine, as he was to many around Focus on the Family. A man of incredible generosity, Gerald began a tradition in 1987 of commissioning a yearly painting for the ministry, which we were then able to make available to our friends.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events, faith November 17, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jon Crist Video: Monday Morning Press Conference

The late Dr. Adrian Rogers once said that if you can learn to laugh at yourself you’ll never run out of things to laugh at!

In that spirit, the following video from the talented comedian Jon Crist is for all my pastor friends out there – or for all of us who love our pastor.

Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, humor November 14, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly on the Restoration of the Adoption Tax Credit

As one who grew up an orphan, I applaud the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Ways and Means Committee for the action taken today to restore the Adoption Tax Credit (ATC). Our friends and listeners responded to our calls to contact members of Congress and amend the initial proposal. In turn, our elected officials have heeded our plea.

The ATC is a vital tool supporting the life-affirming and life-saving act of adoption. It is a crucial part of a pro-life and pro-family policy agenda.

Topics: Current Events Tags: adoption, events November 9, 2017 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura