My deepest condolences & gratitude to Dr. Dobson’s beloved wife, Shirley, & his family for sharing him with the rest of the world for so many decades. I first became aware of him & Focus on the Family in the late 1970s because a family friend worked for him in Southern California. I watched the screening of his videos, Dare to Discipline, at my Catholic church in the early 1980s & signed up for his monthly newsletters. I remain so impressed with the messages that he spread to parents raising children in a society that doesn’t encourage Christian teachings & values. Those monthly booklets & my church helped guide me in raising my three children & now those messages are being passed onto my grandchildren. Even though I never had the opportunity to see him in person his messages will always resonate with me.

Michelle

I have supported his ministry since the mid 1980s. At that time we had peasant television (3 channels). No Internet, no Google, just good old radio and phone. As a young mom I listened regularly to the broadcasts with Dr. Dobson and received help through the information and encouragement that was shared. At one time, I even phoned and received counseling and direction when I was totally overwhelmed and didn’t know who to call or trust. Direction was provided through a broadcast on ADHD, which our daughter was eventually diagnosed with along with other diagnoses. In fact, I named her Janaye after hearing about his daughter Danae, and I liked the name. To my children’s dismay, I used plugged’n to determine if a movie was appropriate for their viewing. I still use it for myself:)So, I guess it’s some 40 years that I have supported Focus on the Family even though our kids are all grown. I appreciated the faith and values that Dr. Dobson upheld and encouraged not only in the USA, but in Canada and around the world. I am thankful that he was obedient to God’s call and had the foresight not to name the ministry after himself. I pray Focus on the Family will continue to encourage families in faith and life for generations to come.My deepest condolences to Shirley, Danae, Ryan and the extended family.

Lavon

“Well done my good and faithful servant” are certainly the words we want to hear! I have a Christmas card from James and Shirley Dobson on my wall in my room. It is so nice to come into the family of faith with such open arms; to have the wisdom and life experience of those like Dr. Dobson who have gone before me to “scatter the seeds,” the Word of God, to explain and practice expository preaching and to tie the OT to the NT for newer believers like me. Grateful to have the personal experience of seeing a believer like James reading the Word, for me, hearing the Word (on Focus on the Family), and seeing the application of the Word, especially in times like these. Fight the good fight, every moment, where we have put down our spears for plowshares, serving our great God, his Son, Jesus Christ and the promised Holy Spirit, sowing seeds of faith generously and ceaselessly, and watching God grow them into wonderful examples like Dr. James Dobson! Grace and peace to his lovely family.

Michelle

For many years, as a working mom with 3 children, I looked forward to listening to Dr. Dobson while I was getting ready for work each morning. I am thankful for Dr. Dobson helping me grow in my own personal walk with the Lord as well as countless podcasts on parenting and other topics on daily living, as well as the current world arena. All from a biblical perspective! My 3 children are all believers and my son is even a pastor. Even now, just the sound of Dr. Dobson’s voice brings reassuring peace and calmness to me. Thank you Dr. D!!

Dale

My deepest condolences to Dr. Dobson’s family and friends. I feel the same way as I did when I found out Chuck Smith went home to be with the Lord. I feel a deep loss. The world was a better place with them in it, paving a way and offering wisdom to the masses. I have been encouraged and up lifted over the years through the broadcast of Focus on the Family. I pray peace over all, as we celebrate his life and gift to the world. Thank you Lord for sharing him with us for as long as you did. Amen.

Joanne