Coronavirus Archives

Covid-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know

You’ve no doubt heard many things about the coronavirus vaccines that are currently being rolled out.

Many of you have contacted us here at Focus on the Family with questions about the vaccine, so today on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “Covid-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know” we want to get the information you need to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

Focus on the Family has 35 medical professionals who comprise our Physician’s Resource Council and who guide our ministry’s health content.

Topics: Current Events Tags: Coronavirus December 18, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Please Pray: Couple Celebrates 67th Anniversary Apart Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

The coronavirus pandemic has been extremely difficult for all Americans for many reasons. Many have died due to the disease. Others have had friends and relatives pass away. And some have delayed or missed funerals because of social distancing and stay-at-home orders.

Yet another unfortunate consequence of the restrictions is the isolation and loneliness that many have faced.

I’ve recently learned of one such situation relayed to me by a supporter of Focus on the Family.

Topics: Current Events Tags: Coronavirus, family July 14, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Better Than Before: Re-Prioritizing Your Post-Quarantine Life

A couple of months ago your schedule was probably a lot like mine: full. The faucet was all the way open, and there wasn’t much free time between work, family, marriage, church, school activities, music recitals, and sports practice.

Then, all of that ground to a halt. Overnight. And just like that your entire family was at home together, not for a few hours or a few days, but for weeks. Maybe at some point you even awoke to your own personal Groundhog Day.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: Coronavirus, family May 19, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is Exhibiting Civility and Common Sense in the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

As all but a handful of states begin the long and careful process of reopening their economies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, strong opinions abound on both sides of the aisle.

Prudence dictated widespread closures early in the crisis, especially given the horrific death toll projections. But as the economy has cratered resulting in over 36 million people out of work, a rising suicide rate and the deaths of people who are forgoing healthcare out of fear of leaving their homes, it makes good sense to find our way forward in a responsible and measured manner.

Topics: Current Events Tags: Coronavirus, current events May 15, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Helping Your Child Develop a Resilient Faith

Fear over the
coronavirus continues to grip people. I have a family member who calls my wife
every few days expressing her uncertainty about where our country goes from
here and how we protect ourselves. Her concerns are not unreasonable, but it’s
clear that her questions are driven by fear and anxiety.

Fear is
contagious, and children are especially susceptible. So are Christian moms and
dads who wish to instill their children with faith.

What can
you do?

Topics: Family and Home Tags: children, Coronavirus, family May 5, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Some Good News: Americans’ Faith Has Grown During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent quarantines and lockdown orders have posed substantial challenges for everyone – especially not being permitted to worship together in person with fellow believers.

But according to a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, the pandemic has actually caused faith to grow.

Imagine that – God using a tough time for good!

The poll found that almost one-quarter (24%) of U.S. adults say their faith has become stronger because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: Coronavirus, faith May 4, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

HHS Secretary Alex Azar Joins Focus Radio to Discuss Government’s Coronavirus Response

On today’s Focus on the Family Broadcast, I have the pleasure of talking with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar.

It might surprise you that with a budget of $1.4 trillion dollars, the HHS is the largest cabinet department on earth. If it were a country, it would be only behind the United States, China, Japan, Germany and France.

Given the programs and responsibilities entrusted to Secretary Azar, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Food and Drug Administration, the department’s work is vital – and especially in the age of the coronavirus global pandemic.

Topics: Current Events Tags: Coronavirus, current events April 29, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Reconnecting as a Couple During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Hopefully,
the silver lining for you around the coronavirus pandemic has been the
opportunity to spend more time together as a couple.

Then
again, maybe being around each other 24/7 has increased your disagreements and created
new topics to argue about.

There’s no
doubt that living in close quarters for a long time can reveal areas of your
marriage that could use some work. But it also creates an opportunity to put Luke
10:27 into practice.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: Coronavirus, marriage April 29, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Dealing with Depression During the Coronavirus Outbreak

With much
of the country weeks into a lockdown, calls to the National Mental Health
Hotline have increased by almost 900 percent.

The
uncertainty of these times is resulting in a steep rise in anxiety and
depression. For many, social distancing has turned into social isolation. Some
have turned away from people and toward food, alcohol, online shopping, and
pornography. Others are suffering from racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and irritability.

It becomes
a trap. When we’re anxious and fearful, we can’t concentrate, our creativity
and productivity go down, and it’s hard to see options.

Topics: Current Events/ Family and Home Tags: Coronavirus, depression April 21, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Governor Cuomo Claims God Shouldn’t Get Credit for Defeat of the Coronavirus

Should God receive credit for the turning of the tide of the coronavirus global pandemic?

Not according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Speaking earlier this week, the Empire State’s chief executive, who is Catholic, was blunt:

“The number is down because we brought the number down,” he told reporters. “God did not do that. Faith did not do that. Destiny did not do that. A lot of pain and suffering did that…That’s how it works. It’s math.

Topics: Current Events Tags: Coronavirus, current events April 16, 2020 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura