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The Promise of God Nobody Wants

The Bible is filled with promises.

To name a few, Jesus promises to never leave us or forsake us. He promises that there is nothing on Earth that can pluck us out of His hand. He promises a peace that passes all understanding that can sustain us in crisis. He promised to prepare a place for us in heaven. And, He promises one day He will return and make all things new. Such promises are often quoted by believers, or printed on 3″x 5″
scripture cards for use around the dinner table as a source of encouragement.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith October 10, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Simple Ways to Help Your Husband Feel Loved

I know my wife loves me.

She tells me so every day, but she also brings me coffee.

I usually start each day with some quiet time for devotions and to look over work for the day ahead. Many days Jean will bring me a nice hot cup of joe. It’s her way of saying, “I love you.”

I should say, it’s my way of hearing, “I love you.”

In the same way our personality has us hardwired to be introverted or extroverted, we all feel love in specific ways.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, marriage October 7, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Can Abortion Be Immoral and Legal?

“I think abortion is immoral. But I’m glad it’s legal.”

Ever heard someone say that? Not only do I disagree with the sentiment, it’s inherently illogical. Most people who say it don’t realize that.

Then again, a lot of us in the pro-life camp may not realize it, either. We often don’t know how to respond to arguments that portray abortion as a practical and rational choice for society.

My answer to that kind of reasoning is to point to two fundamental questions that have driven the debate about abortion, euthanasia, and other crucial pro-life issues for decades:

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, pro-life October 6, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Focus and Goya Foods Team Up to Help Parents in Raising Highly Capable Kids

Yesterday I shared with you how schools, community groups and churches can work together to help parents increase their children’s likelihood of success in life through the evidence-based, bilingual program Raising Highly Capable Kids.

Developed to build stronger families by empowering parents, Raising Highly Capable Kids helps parents understand what foundational building blocks their children need to exhibit the positive behaviors – and avoid the negative behaviors – that will ultimately help them do well in life.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: family, parenting, promos October 5, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

How to Empower Parents in At-Risk Communities

Parenting isn’t easy. Moms and dads – the people who wield the most influence over a child’s life – can sometimes feel like they’re flying blind.

And if that’s true for parents who are doing their job in the best of circumstances, can you imagine the challenges families living in at-risk communities face? Not only do they have to deal with the typical homework struggles and behavioral issues, these parents must do it while navigating poverty, neighborhood gang activity and other hardships.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: kids, parenting, promos October 4, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children

You have to be a creative parent when your child is strong-willed. A headstrong child rarely backs down from even the smallest challenge when it’s a question of who’s in control.

One of our boys is strong-willed, and Jean and I have joked about how we’re raising a lawyer-in-training. He can find a loophole in anything.

Jean once held a women’s tea and set out chocolates in the living room. She later discovered half the bowl was gone.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, parenting October 3, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Will You Risk for Jesus?

Several months ago, the Daly household grew by two when we invited foster kids into our home. I’m happy we’re getting a chance to have an impact on these young people.

Well … I am now, at least.

The credit for our involvement belongs to Jean. It was easy for me to rationalize why we couldn’t do it. “We’re too busy. We’ve got two teenagers and have so much going on. How could we possibly do this?”

Jean just looked at me and said, “How can we not do it?”

That’s the dilemma we often face, isn’t it?

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith September 29, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Empty Nest Marriage: What Will You Do When the Kids Leave?

The empty nest years can sneak up on a marriage.

I shared my thoughts about this in a post a few weeks ago:

“Well-meaning moms and dads spend so many years completely devoted to the task of raising their children that they often forget to be husband and wife. It’s a situation that may be manageable while the kids are still at home and there’s enough work to ‘float’ the relationship along – but it can become unbearable after the kids move out.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, marriage, parenting September 27, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

How to Leave a Godly Legacy for Your Children

Parents, every day you’re passing on a legacy to your children.

What are you leaving them?

Jean and I have two teenage boys at home, and we think a lot about how we can instill them with the biblical values we know will carry them through their lives.

There are countless ways moms and dads can pass their faith on to their children, a lot of them based on the family’s schedule and each member’s unique personality.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith, family, kids, parenting September 26, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

When God Gives You a Second Chance

I’ve needed God to give me a second chance to do His will a few times in my life.

Just one example would be my high school football career. I was my team’s starting quarterback and spent long hours honing my performance and pushing myself to be at the top of my game. Several colleges had offered me scholarships and future opportunities seemed wide open for me.

But God started moving me in another direction the night my big brother came to a game.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith September 22, 2016 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura