Family & Parenting

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was one of the largest disasters in American history. Popular accounts from the time report that Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in a barn. The small flame erupted into an inferno that destroyed miles of homes and burned Chicago’s business district to the ground. So much destruction […]

Do you need help? It’s okay to admit it, if you do. Sooner or later, all of us need help. Even Moses. Exodus chapter 17 tells about Moses receiving help while the Israelites are engaged in battle against an enemy. In the story, Moses stands on a hill and raises his staff above his head.

The teen years can be stressful and chaotic – for teenagers and parents. Teens are experiencing a multitude of simultaneous changes – physical, emotional, social and cognitive – all while their drive for independence is ramping up. The choppy waters that result can destabilize a household and stir up conflict over who’s in charge of

Each of us owe our deepest gratitude to military servicemen and women who dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. Today I want to honor American veterans on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. I’m talking with Chad Robichaux, who comes from a long line of military service members. His grandparents fought in World

There’s a concept motivational speakers talk about called “failing forward.” It’s all about turning your mistakes into success. One of the best ways to instill that idea into your children is to give them permission to fail. When my son Troy turned 12, he gave Little League a try. He was nervous. So was I.

“True crime” television shows and podcasts have become increasingly popular. The stories grab our attention. Perhaps we’re curious about the people who commit heinous acts. Perhaps we fear that “they” aren’t all that different from us. The question of why suffering exists and why humans do horrible things to each other is a major obstacle

“Focus on the Family is encouraged by Tuesday’s election results – a decisive electoral and popular vote triumph for President-elect Donald Trump – but not because of any partisan cheerleading. “Instead, the outcome confirms American families are hungry to live in a nation where they can raise their children in an environment that is physically

Karen Kain – one of the most respected ballet dancers in the world – once said, “Sometimes a dancer’s worst enemy is themselves. They get in their own way.” The art of dance is the art of movement. It’s about gracefully moving in concert with the music and with your partner. Every step forward is

When times are hard, it’s important to enjoy some laughter. That’s what we have in store with Kenn Kington, our guest on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Kenn is a popular comedian and motivational speaker who has quite a knack for finding the humor in everyday moments with his wife and three kids.

Adoption is central to the heart of Christianity. Psalm 68:5 says God is a “father of the fatherless.” Through faith, we are adopted into His family. Adoption is central to Dr. Laurel Shaler’s heart as well. She’s a counselor, author, and professor at Liberty University, and she and her husband have adopted three children –