Jim Daly

Is the Bible Banned in Schools Today?

Back when I was at school, teachers stopped kids from saying bad words, not Bible verses. Last I checked, “Jesus” wasn’t a four-letter word.

Is Stepping Back from Sports Good for Your Family?

It’s a good idea for families to set reasonable boundaries around their schedule and involvement level.

How to Tell Your Kids about 9/11 When They Didn't See It

For many of our children who weren’t even born when 9-11 happened, the day is just event in history.

How to Pray for Your Sons

We do have a lot of power as parents with our children, but we can’t just snap our fingers and see a change. Only the Lord can change their hearts.

How to Make Your Marriage a Joyful Journey

Many couples don’t understand how something as sterile-sounding as “commitment” can translate into lifelong love and happiness.

Why You Don't Need to Bother with Labor Day Plans

Do you have any Labor Day plans? If you don’t, you might be in for treat this weekend.

When Your Child Struggles with Their Sexual Identity

The question is, how can we express the grace and truth of Jesus toward a child who announces he or she is gay?

Why You Need to Stop being the Nice Parent

The “perfect” childhood requires parents to work constantly to make sure every moment is wonderful. That’s not healthy for parents or children.

Why You Should Vote This Election Day

Some of us may be tempted to stay home instead of voting this fall. While I understand the sense of “political fatigue,” I urge you not to do that.

Why You Need to Trust God through Disappointment

It’s easy to question God or to walk away from Him completely if our lives don’t turn out the way we thought they would.

5 Ways to Improve Bedtime with Your Spouse

Chances are you’ve encountered some challenges when it comes to sleeping together – and I don’t mean that kind of “sleeping together.”

How to Teach Your Daughter Body Confidence

Outward modesty and purpose are both important, but only one provides your daughter with the value and worth she is so desperately searching for.

Happy Father’s Day to All the Unsung Heroes

In my latest book, “The Good Dad,” I spent a lot of time and pages on the importance of dads simply “being there” for their kids. “Our kids aren’t asking for perfection,” I wrote. “They’re asking for our presence – to show up for the job each and every day. They’re asking us to be there for them, to guide them, to hug them.”

Did a Teacher Make a Difference in Your Life?

The title of “teacher” is a great one. It conveys passing along wisdom, knowledge and nurturing. Most of us, looking back, can identify at least one teacher who poured into us. It might have been the elementary school teacher who comforted us, or the high school teacher who encouraged us to believe that God made us capable of achieving our dreams. Whatever it was, their care made a big difference in our lives.

Would You Choose a Pet Over a Child?

They call them “fur babies,” and many couples in the U.S. are opting for them. One headline aptly described it this way: “Americans are having dogs instead of babies.”