Finding Home

Condoms for Preteens?

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:16 GMT

I just read that a condom manufacturer is marketing a new line of smaller condoms to 12-year-old boys called the “Hotshot.” Swiss condom maker Lamprecht AG decided to produce the prophylactic in response to a study by Switzerland’s

When Less is More

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:10:08 GMT

Paul Harvey used to lament that "noise makes news"—which was a pithy way of saying that journalists are drawn to the negative and the sensational. Fortunately, there are exceptions, and I'd like to tell you about one of them. This past

NCAA Bans Focus Ad

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:12:04 GMT

The latest Focus on the Family ad featuring our “Celebrate Family. Celebrate Life” message was banned last week by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Here’s what happened. In short, our agreement with CBS Sports to

The Kindness Club

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:25:37 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, Trent and Troy, who go to a charter school here in town, attended a special assembly called “Rachel’s Challenge.” This program was based on the life and story of Rachel Joy Scott who, you may recall, was the

Recycling Resources

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:59:43 GMT

There’s a difference between being a collector and a pack rat. Whether it’s baseball cards or classic cars, collectors are interested in specific items of interest, value, or vintage. And while they collect things, they’re quick to

The Numbers Have Names

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:49:30 GMT

I couldn’t be more pleased by the spirited and passionate national dialogue sparked by the Tim Tebow ad. On one hand, there are those who claim to be pro-choice who are upset by Pam Tebow who, being pregnant, knew she could not end the life of her

Write a Tribute to Dr. Dobson

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:32:06 GMT

Jean and I were big fans of Dr. Dobson and the Focus on the Family broadcast long before I came to work at the ministry. And while we didn’t have kids at the time, I personally benefited from Dr. Dobson’s insights into

When I’m Weak I’m Strong

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:57:16 GMT

Over the last several weeks I’ve been putting the finishing touches on my new book entitled, Stronger , which is scheduled to be released this fall. I realize the title might be a bit misleading. After all, it’s not a workout manual, a

The Ultimate Valentine Gift

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:43:28 GMT

If you’re familiar with Calvin and Hobbes, you know Calvin is a young boy with a hyperactive imagination. Most of the time we see Calvin conversing with Hobbes—a stuffed tiger who comes to life within Calvin’s head. Together, the duo

Serfdom vs. The Mother of Invention

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:29:10 GMT

Townhall columnist John Stossel penned an insightful and unsettling article yesterday entitled, “ Hurtling Down the Road to Serfdom .” Here’s what caught my eye. Stossel’s premise is that “we are changing from independent,

Super Bowl Ad Scores Super Stats

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:03:15 GMT

The other day a friend asked me, “Jim, was the Super Bowl ad really worth it?” Without question, absolutely yes! Even USA TODAY described our ad with Pam and Tim Tebow a “Touchdown!” The pre- and post-game response has been

Virgin Territory

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:23:09 GMT

During the SEC Media Day last summer, Tim Tebow was fielding questions from journalists when he said something that shocked the press. In between tackling questions about future aspirations, strategy, training, and using his platform to share his faith,

Super Surprised By It All

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:31:54 GMT

It’s true, isn’t it, that our best laid plans often go astray? Just looking back over this past week, I’m struck by how events have unfolded. Life is full of surprises! To be sure, we anticipated there would be interest in our

When Telemachus Stood for Life

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:21:59 GMT

On January 1, 404 AD, thousands of spectators crowed into the Roman Coliseum itching to see a good fight—a fight to the death, that is. While the bloodthirsty fans took their seats in the stadium, dozens of Roman gladiators steeled themselves for

Was Brit Hume Right About Tiger Woods?

community@focusonlinecommunities.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:29:37 GMT

You’ll want to tune into tomorrow’s Focus on the Family broadcast featuring a conversation with former Fox anchorman, Brit Hume. I caught up with Brit during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. and discussed the suicide of his son, journalism