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There was an interesting blurb in last Thursday’s USA Today’s “Snapshots” (Life Section, p. D1).
The Pew Research Center asked the following question:
Who is most satisfied with family life?
Married people reported the highest degree of satisfaction, followed by the widowed. Next came those who live with a partner.
In other words, those who are cohabitating are less happy than those who have lost a spouse to death.
Why?
There is a power and beauty (and satisfaction) in the act of commitment.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: family, kids, marriage, parenting by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
The subject of cohabitation has been in the news quite a bit lately. According to the United States Census Bureau, between 2009 and 2010, the number of opposite-sex cohabitating couples increased by 13 percent, from 6.7 million to 7.5 million.
New York’s newly elected governor, Andrew Cuomo, and his girlfriend, TV Chef Sandra Lee, are one of them.
According to the New York Times:
With 23 cookbooks and 2 television shows, Ms. Lee is arguably far more famous outside of political circles than the man she is dating.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: family, marriage, parenting by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
I am one of the nearly 500,000 proud signers of the Manhattan Declaration, a document and movement spearheaded by my friends Chuck Colson and Dr. Robert George. As drafted, the piece and its adherents proudly and unapologetically affirm support for the sanctity of life, traditional marriage, and religious liberty.
For the last few months, the organizers behind the Declaration have been trying to get Apple to reinstate an app for its iPhone users. Apple had originally approved the app, but pulled it after a small but well organized group of homosexual activists voiced their objections.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith, marriage, pop culture, technology by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Happy New Year!
A colleague recently tacked up a sign above his door here at Focus that serves as a good motto for 2011:
Live Well (Philippians 1:27-28), Love Much (John 13:34-35), Laugh Often (Proverbs 17:22)
There is so much to say about each of these, but if laughter is truly good medicine, I thought I’d start the year by sharing something sweet – and comical, with you.
Riley is five years old. His father is on our team here at Focus, and he and his wife have made a habit of recording some of the more memorable comments the little tyke makes, especially at bedtime.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: family, kids by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
A young boy was once asked to define the word love.
His answer?
“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.”
Our boys, Trent and Troy, would agree! And so would Jean and I.
I’m away from the office and enjoying some extra time with the family, but speaking of Christmas morning, I thought I’d share a snapshot from this past Saturday.
Every family has their traditions.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: kids, parenting, relationships by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Do your children write letters to Santa Claus?
According to the U.S. Postal Service, millions do, and based on a review of those received thus far, many of them this year are asking for “essentials” instead of just games and toys.
As reported in last Wednesday’s USA Today:
At New York City’s main post office, Head Elf Pete Fontana and 22 staff elves will sort 2 million letters in Operation Santa, which connects needy children with “Secret Santas” who answer their wishes.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith, kids, parenting by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
It is probably one of the most endearing and iconic images of Christmas cinematic history. I can see it in my mind; so can you.
Here is teary-eyed George Bailey, played by the beloved Jimmy Stewart. He is exhausted but happy, standing with his family beside a Christmas tree amidst a horde of dear friends. One by one his pals come forward, sacrificially giving of their treasure to help him meet his debt.
I am reminded of this movie today in light of some exciting news that I’d like to share with you.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: events, finances, friendship, staff by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
I am delighted to see that our interview with former President George W. Bush, which airs today and tomorrow, has generated a tremendous amount of interest.
In fact, news of our two-day broadcast is prominently featured on USA Today’s home page. The Washington’s Post’s website is also highlighting the program.
My interview with Mr. Bush is the first time the 43rd president has granted a sit-down with Christian media. As you’ll learn, our conversation covers a wide variety of topics, including the death of his sister Robin when he was 7; his love affair with his wife, Laura; his feelings in the wake of the Sept.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
I am in San Diego today but headed back to Colorado Springs. Dorothy was right: There is no place like home!
But is there time to make one final run to In-N-Out Burger
It’s been a whirlwind trip. Before we head for home, I thought I’d share a few thoughts.
The latest installment of Focus on the Family’s Celebrate Family Tour went off without a hitch last night. Author Lysa TerKeurst joined us for a terrific discussion about her latest book, Am I Messing Up My Kids?
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
The actor Woody Allen once wryly observed that “eighty percent of success is showing up.”
Would you agree?
I shared Dave’s story on Tuesday. He is a very successful business executive and found himself struggling with maintaining a healthy work and life balance. By God’s grace he happened to connect with our ministry at a very critical point in his life. He made some key adjustments. As a result, Dave was there when his son needed him most.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith, family, marriage by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
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.Home
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