Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on April 21, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Dr. James Dobson! For someone who has built an entire career around giving “straight talk” and helping folks find meaning when "God doesn't make sense," you sure have made life's complex issues easier for many—and given us a chuckle along the way. After all these years at Focus on the Family, we hope your own family knows that today it's their turn to focus—on cake and celebrations!

Here's wishing you another fantastic year filled with heartfelt moments, inspired messages, and perhaps fewer stressful discussions about life's mysteries. May your wisdom keep growing—even if those birthday candles seem suspiciously plentiful nowadays!