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Whether young or old, yesterday was a happy day for those in love. On one end of the spectrum you have Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher of North Carolina. They’ve been married 86 years! What’s their advice for a strong and happy marriage?
“Respect, support and communicate with each other. Be faithful, honest and true. Love each other with ALL of your heart.”
That sounds right to me.
Then there is Stephanie Hull and US Air Force Captain John Wu from Louisville, Kentucky.
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As I mention on today’s broadcast (listen here) I’m in a bit of a spot. For last year’s Valentine’s Day I prepared a special dinner for Jean (baked pasta). Trent and Troy served as the waiters, and we had a great time doing it. In fact, it was such a hit that I was planning on cooking another dinner with the same menu again! I shared this with the team and they were aghast. The same thing?!
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In the year since assuming my role as host of our radio program, I’ve always looked forward to my time in the studio with my colleagues, Juli and John.
That is until today.
Today’s program, “The Value of Standing for Life,” is probably the most difficult and least enjoyable one I’ve ever recorded. But, candidly, it may be the most important one, too.
Our broadcast today is about life and death. It’s about, among other things, the abortionist Dr.
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Since you’re not perfect, your marriage can’t be perfect, either.
Agreed?
But what would you say if I told you 90% of the conflicts in your marriage could be resolved by doing just one thing?
Does it sound implausible, too good to be true?
Not according to recent guests on our daily broadcast, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.
According to the research, 90% of marital conflict could be resolved (or avoided) if we simply put ourselves in our partner’s shoes.
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Do you pay attention to detail – even detail that nobody but God can see?
Back when United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was a lawyer preparing for oral arguments, he would spend countless hours with a pen and legal pad. During that time he would speculate on the hundreds of possible questions he might be asked. As part of the exercise, he’d write down both questions and answers in long hand. He would eventually transfer those Q&A’s from the yellow legal pad to index cards and memorize them in random order.
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Yogi Berra once said that it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.
He’s right – which is why I was so surprised when I began receiving notes from colleagues and friends reacting to my Super Bowl XLV prognostication in this space last Friday. I had actually forgotten all about it.
My prediction:
Packers 31
Steelers 24
Actual:
Packers 31
Steelers 25
“Have any good stock tips?” somebody asked. “Can we call you Jimmy the Greek?” joked another, to which I responded, “No, Jimmy the Irishman.” Yet another wrote, “Vegas is calling.”
“Sorry,” I replied.
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Back on January 28th I wrote that Indiana University had banned Chick-fil-A from its South Bend campus. University officials were concerned about Chick-fil-A’s donation of food to a marriage conference in Pennsylvania.
In essence, IU was offended that a vendor appeared to be in support of traditional mainstream (biblical) values.
Well, they are apparently offended no more. Chick-fil-A is back at Indiana University.
Raving fans rejoice!
“I heard from many students, faculty, staff, alumni and citizens from across the area, the state and the country,” said Chancellor Una Mae Reck.
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I think I know who’s going to win the big game.
But first . . .
Over 100 million people will watch Sunday’s Super Bowl contest between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Many of you will be watching for the football. Many more will be watching for the commercials. And some, like my wife, will be indifferent, maybe stopping to catch a few plays or a few minutes here and there.
Jean is like many women, I think.
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Everybody knows Planned Parenthood promotes and encourages abortion. But sex trafficking?
It is a convoluted and sad story:
Amy Woodruff, the clinic manager of a New Jersey Planned Parenthood office has been fired for aiding and abetting two people who posed as sex trafficking workers.
The undercover operation was organized by Lila Rose of Live Action, a youth-led movement dedicated to building a culture of life and ending abortion. Ms. Rose, a student at UCLA, founded Live Action in 2006.
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If you were born before 1961, this announcement is for you.
Focus on the Family will be hosting a very special “Focus over Fifty” conference from March 10th thru the 13th here on our Colorado Springs campus. Titled “Inspired to Thrive” the gathering will feature Tim and Darcy Kimmel, Dr. Del Tackett, Rob Parsons and comedian Ken Davis. I’ll also be addressing the group – even though, for the record, I was born in 1962.
Although different generations share many similar attributes, those in their 50s and 60s enjoy several distinctives.
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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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