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Have you ever overslept? Who hasn’t?
But when was the last time doing so potentially caused you to miss out on a $10 million paycheck?
Professional golfer Jim Furyk overslept yesterday and missed his tee time at a pro-am event in New Jersey. He said he had set his alarm on his cell phone but didn’t realize its battery was low. The phone died overnight. Mr. Furyk woke up 7 minutes before he was scheduled to begin play.
Continue ReadingTopics: Current Events Tags: faith, news
The calendar still suggests summer, but in certain parts of the country, there is a touch of fall in the air. Here in Colorado Springs, we had our first 40 degree night in months just yesterday.
There is another sign of the coming change: in our family, the boys have headed back to school. Trent is now in the 4th grade and his younger brother, Troy, started 2nd.
I am grateful, of course, to see our boys grow and mature.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: family, parenting
Just an FYI: I have a new book coming out September 1st.
It’s called Stronger: Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength.
The content comes straight from my heart, dealing with the challenges associated with embracing the hardships of life in order to learn what God would teach us through tough times.
The book is filled with incredible stories of people who have faced some very difficult hurdles. I’ll be sharing some of it in this space, but it’ll be available through Focus on the Family or wherever books are sold.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: events, faith, staff
Derek Redmond is a retired British track and field star. His career was plagued by injuries. Ironically, he’s probably best remembered and beloved for a race he didn’t win at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
The following video may have been shot 18 years ago, but could this be a message and reminder you need to see today?
Never give up on life!
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, pop culture
My good friend and colleague, Bart Phillips, died last Thursday night. He was buried yesterday under a warm and cloudless Colorado summer sky. At just 41 years-old, Bart was in love with life. As husband to Suzi and father to three boys, ages 12, 9 and 8, he had a lot for which to be grateful.
His personal email even reflected one of his great passions; bringingupboys@_______.
When word came to me that Bart had collapsed inside his home on Thursday night and had been rushed to the ER, I joined several of Bart’s other close friends from Focus at the local hospital to pray.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: friendship
I want to tell you a story.
It’s a simple and true account, about a recent opportunity I had to introduce a colleague to a new and exciting love.
Admittedly, the meeting came about like a bolt out of the blue, a serendipitous encounter up in Parker, Colorado.
At the time, we were hustling our way to Denver International Airport. Our car was full. We all had a lot on our minds: traffic, parking, how I would get through the security lines with a plate in my broken ankle and crutches under my arms, not to mention the upcoming meetings on the other side of the flight.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, humor
The local newspaper usually reflects the heartbeat of the community.
Usually, though not always.
The Colorado Springs Gazette is our hometown publication. They do a great job covering our area despite the fact they have a shrinking staff of writers. Last week, the libertarian minded editorial board officially endorsed same-sex marriage. The editors graciously offered me an opportunity to respond in this past Sunday’s edition.
Here is the essay; I welcome your thoughts.
Marriage is as Much a Responsibility as a Fundamental Right
By Jim Daly
The Gazette’s recent endorsement of gay marriage makes the same mistakes on a number of issues that we’re accustomed to seeing from active proponents for the issue.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: homosexuality, kids, marriage
Although it seems like a distant memory now, it was only a few months ago that Focus on the Family’s “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life” ad aired during the Super Bowl. Rather than being confrontational, as some critics had speculated, it was actually an upbeat celebration of the bond between Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam. A few days after the Super Bowl, the Barna Group released data showing that more than 5 million people reconsidered their position on the issue of abortion after viewing the ad!
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: pop culture, pro-life, staff
I last shared Dr. Gottman’s six predictors of marital success and happiness. Here now are his top warning signs of coming marital strife:
1. Harsh Start of Arguments
The partner who starts the argument is aggressive or hostile, is insulting, attacks his partner’s character, uses sarcasm, shows contempt or disgust—all of which lead to escalation or withdrawal.
2. Criticism
Attacking character or traits, instead of addressing the problem specifically.
3. Contempt
Disgust, disrespect, condescension, sarcasm, eye-rolling.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: divorce, marriage, relationships
How’s your marriage?
According to Dr. John Gottman, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder of the Gottman Relationship Institute, there are several things to consider when gauging the health of your marriage.
Here they are:
1. High Levels of Friendship, Respect, Affection, and Humor
This is defined as liking each other, being each other’s best friend, doing things together; showing interest in and respect for the other’s thoughts and feelings, avoiding put-downs, supporting each other’s goals and aspirations, feeling affection for each other, having fun and laughter together, being Number One in each other’s eyes.
Continue ReadingTopics: Family and Home Tags: relationships
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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