We may set goals or steer our lives in certain directions, but the best course of action isn’t always the one we plan for. Jim Daly explains why the right path sometimes catches us by surprise.



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We may set goals or steer our lives in certain directions, but the best course of action isn’t always the one we plan for. Jim Daly explains why the right path sometimes catches us by surprise.
 
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In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.

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Surprising Turns

You can’t change your spouse, but you can influence him or her. Jim Daly shares why affirmation, not criticism, is the best way to produce positive change in your marriage.

 

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You can&rsquo;t change your spouse, but you can influence him or her. Jim Daly shares why affirmation, not criticism, is the best way to produce positive change in your marriage.
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Affirmation, Not Condemnation

What do Sputnik and the four-minute mile have to do with a successful marriage and kids with character? They illustrate why success or failure often lies in what we believe is possible. Jim Daly explains.

 

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What do Sputnik and the four-minute mile have to do with a successful marriage and kids with character? They illustrate why success or failure often lies in what we believe is possible. Jim Daly explains.
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Do You Believe?

Children learn to do what they’re taught, not what they’re told. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important that parents say what they mean and mean what they say to shape their child’s behavior properly.

 

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Children learn to do what they&rsquo;re taught, not what they&rsquo;re told. Jim Daly explains why it&rsquo;s so important that parents say what they mean and mean what they say to shape their child&rsquo;s behavior properly.
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