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Are any of your kids “Beliebers” – i.e. fans of singer Justin Bieber?
In pop music circles, Mr. Bieber is a big deal. An overnight sensation whose music was first posted online, the sixteen year-old also has a new movie out. Opening two weeks ago, the film has already grossed nearly $50 million.
But according to the New York Times art critic Jon Caramanica, Mr. Bieber has big-time trouble brewing.
A scandal? Drugs? Sex? A family feud?
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Are any of your kids (or you) “Beliebers” – i.e. fans of singer Justin Bieber?
In pop music circles, Mr. Bieber is a big deal. An overnight sensation whose music was first posted online, the sixteen year-old also has a new movie out. Opening two weeks ago, the film has already grossed nearly $50 million.
But according to the New York Times art critic Jon Caramanica, Mr. Bieber has big-time trouble brewing. A scandal? Drugs? Sex?
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, pop culture, pro-life
Writing in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal, John R. Miller, a former U.S. Ambassador, reminded readers of some history behind President’s Day:
In 1968, the public-employee unions, seeking a three-day weekend, convinced Congress to move the commemoration of Washington’s birthday to the third Monday in February. This eventually led to what we now call President’s Day, which marks the birthday of not only Washington but of Lincoln and all the other presidents. By celebrating every birthday, we effectively celebrate none.
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History repeats itself.
Back when I was in high school I can remember the buzz among friends surrounding the release of SI’s famed swimsuit edition. Over thirty years later people are still talking and arguing about this annual tradition. Turn on FOX News and you’re likely to hear them discussing it; try and buy a copy of the Wall Street Journal at an airport newsstand and you’ll be visually accosted with displays promoting this issue.
It would be easy to dismiss this year’s release with the trite observation that “sex sells” – a true statement.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, entertainment, pop culture, sex
Don’t you find it interesting that babies laugh before they talk?
Everybody likes to laugh. In fact, it’s a healthy habit. “A cheerful heart is good medicine,” wrote Solomon, “but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength” (Proverbs 17:22).
Good parents and healthy children tend to see the humor in life.
Several months ago we received a letter from a young boy. I figured he wanted some advice on how to help his sibling break a bad habit.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: faith, humor
Even if you don’t follow pop culture, you’ve inevitably read or heard of the teen actress Miley Cyrus. Playing the wholesome character “Hannah Montana” on her popular Disney television show of the same name several years ago, Miss Cyrus was catapulted into entertainment’s stratosphere. She quickly became a marketer’s dream and was earning millions of dollars in TV, music and feature films. In the midst of her rapid ascent, though, she also found herself wrapped up in controversy, from being caught posing for provocative photographs to smoking a bong and taking hallucinogenic drugs.
Continue ReadingTopics: Current Events Tags: parenting, pop culture
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.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: marriage, relationships
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.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, marriage
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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