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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Finding Encouragement in the Chaos of Family Life

October 27, 2026

In a discussion inspired by her book Life is Messy, God is Good, Cynthia Yanof shares humorous stories about the seemingly chaotic aspects of parenting and daily life, and shares insights about how we can learn to love others well by reframing messy experiences as blessings from God.

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Finding Encouragement in the Chaos of Family Life October 27, 2026
God works through everyday mundane experiences, but He especially shows up in life’s messiest moments. Author Cynthia Yanof believes God turns our mess into His message. She says, “The truth is, all the seemingly small things end up being the big things because each of the mishaps, annoyances, and character-building moments are beautifully crafting the […]

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