Focus on the Family: Focus on the Family Minute

God and Media

Focus on the Family — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

How do you choose the movie you want to watch this weekend?

Abnormal Sibling Rivalry

Focus on the Family — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Abnormal sibling rivalry is when there is a vendetta towards one another.

Empty Heart

Focus on the Family — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

There's nothing in this world that can fill an empty, aching heart.

Example of Reconcilation

Focus on the Family — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Couples need to keep perspective in the midst of an argument.

The Importance of Dinner

Focus on the Family — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Finding time to eat together as a family can be challenging.

Moms Raising Boys

Focus on the Family — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A "mom" is not meant to be a "dad."

The Easy Part

Focus on the Family — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The beginning of a relationship if often the easiest.

Parenting, Is It Worth It?

Focus on the Family — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Do you feel like a good parent only when your children are well-behaved?

I Need to Apologize

Focus on the Family — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Many couples have difficulty apologizing to their spouse.

A Woman Needs Girlfriends

Focus on the Family — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Wives need good girlfriends who they can share joy and challenges with.

A Mother's Love

Focus on the Family — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Moms have a unique way of expressing love.

Dad's Footsteps

Focus on the Family — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Dads are the hero for their kids.

Don't Minimize Your Pain

Focus on the Family — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

God wants to bring healing to your heart.

Be Curious About Your Spouse

Focus on the Family — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It is easy to lose sight of how special your spouse is.

Bring God What You Have

Focus on the Family — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it's the little things that God uses to do big things.

Prom Night in a Hotel Room

Focus on the Family — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Prom night is coming and your teenager wants to be with their friends.

Praying for Teachers

Focus on the Family — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

School days can be rough - for your child and for the teacher.

Train and Influence

Focus on the Family — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Keep pointing children to a loving God, even when they stumble.

Admit to Mistakes

Focus on the Family — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It is hard to admit mistakes, especially to our children.

Father Figure

Focus on the Family — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

With an absent father, where can children find strong male support?

Growing With Your Kids

Focus on the Family — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

No one is perfect - that's why pencils have erasers.

Where Was God?

Focus on the Family — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Hear about God's great love for those with wounded hearts.

The First Step Toward Healing

Focus on the Family — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Take the first step toward healing.

Affirming Stengths in Your Husband

Focus on the Family — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Do you ever struggle to view your husband in a positive light?

Let Teens Make Choices

Focus on the Family — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Allowing teens to make their own choices is one of the best things a parent can do.

An Important Engagement

Focus on the Family — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Does political involvement mean checking your faith at the door?

Blessing Children Through Marriage

Focus on the Family — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Keeping your marriage a priority tells your children that the family is important.

STD Tests

Focus on the Family — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Think "hooking up" is no big deal?

Publically Affirm Your Husband

Focus on the Family — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

When was the last time you bragged on your husband?

Grace Can't be Earned

Focus on the Family — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It's easy to believe that grace is something you have to earn.

No Hope in Hollywood

Focus on the Family — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Don't take advice from the movies.

God is Near

Focus on the Family — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

God is with you and he won't let you go.

How to Love

Focus on the Family — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

True love often calls us out of our comfort zone.

I Felt Shame at My Name

Focus on the Family — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Start today to be the dad your little boy longs for.

A Vision of Manhood

Focus on the Family — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Too many men have been raised with little or no connection to their fathers.

Ever Powerful

Focus on the Family — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Easter is much more than a whimsical holiday.

No ESP

Focus on the Family — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

If you want something from your husband, ask him.

God-Centric Parenting

Focus on the Family — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

How do you measure successful parenting?

Give Thanks for Little Things

Focus on the Family — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

In all things, give thanks.

Honoring God Through Laughter

Focus on the Family — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Laughing with your family is something you will never forget.

God is Your Parent

Focus on the Family — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Do you find yourself wondering if God sees you in the rushing around?

Taking Time for You

Focus on the Family — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

As a young mom it's easy to lose your identity.

Better Than Anything

Focus on the Family — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The material things of the world may promise happiness, but they cannot ultimately deliver.

Get More Done in Less Time

Focus on the Family — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

What would you say if someone told you that you can get more done by taking time off?

Brutal Honesty

Focus on the Family — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Is it possible to be too honest in marriage?

Opening Up About Bullies - 2

Focus on the Family — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

How do you know if your child is being bullied at school?

Marriage and Disabilities

Focus on the Family — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

In marriage, you vowed to love each other in sickness and in health.

Don't Be a Critical Parent

Focus on the Family — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It's natural to have high expectations for your child.

You Can Run

Focus on the Family — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Do you ever feel like you can run but you can't hide from your family?

An Intentional Process

Focus on the Family — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Marriage can often be a relationship of extremes.

Finding a Good Doctor

Focus on the Family — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Is there a doctor in the house?

Not Alone

Focus on the Family — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

When we're suffering, it's easy to think we are the only ones.

Men and Women Are Different

Focus on the Family — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Men and women are very different.

Intimacy Has Many Facets

Focus on the Family — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Not many couples get married with a plan to become too busy to enjoy one another.

Navigating Fuzzy Boundaries

Focus on the Family — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

How do you navigate giving your teen more freedom?

My First Need

Focus on the Family — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

What are the reasons you got married?

You're Not the Boss

Focus on the Family — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Do you ever wonder what your defiant child is thinking?

Creative Ways to Encourage Generosity

Focus on the Family — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Encourage your children to give freely rather than materialism.

Just One Breakthrough Away

Focus on the Family — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

What do you do when you've tried everything and your marriage is still not working?

The Gaps of Motherhood

Focus on the Family — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Good mom, bad mom - which one are you?