Ed Young Articles

This article discusses the importance of putting God first in the family and how to do so by focusing on truth, honor, righteousness, purity, loveliness, and excellence, rejecting the influence of the enemy, and responding to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. It also emphasizes the role of the church as the family of God and the importance of modeling godly behavior for children. The article encourages readers to prioritize their relationship with God and to seek His plan for their families in order to create a healthy, God-centered home.

This article discusses the concept of emotional baggage and how it can come from dysfunction in our family of origin. The article lists several common ways that emotional baggage manifests in our lives, including perfectionism, control, guilt, egotism, criticism, a lack of forgiveness, deception, anxiety, and anger. The article suggests that recognizing and dealing with our emotional baggage is important for our overall well-being and for the health of our relationships. The article also offers tips for how to handle and heal from emotional baggage, including seeking the help of a therapist and practicing self-care.

This article discusses the concept of emotional baggage and how it can stem from dysfunction in a person's family of origin. It lists common ways that dysfunction can manifest as emotional baggage and the negative effects it can have on a person's life, including addiction, abuse, denial, blame, fear, criticism, anxiety, deception, unforgiveness, control, trust issues, and perfectionism. The article also explains how Jesus offers rescue from dysfunction and the importance of admitting powerlessness and accepting God's power in order to overcome it. It also explores the three types of dysfunction that people often turn to for escape: riches, beauty, and brains. Finally, the article offers tips for overcoming dysfunction, including seeking help, finding a mentor, and seeking to understand and heal from past experiences.

Christian family is a unit ordained by God with the purpose of developing full-court followers of Christ. It is founded on love, modeled on a healthy marriage, and structured with God as the founder, the father as the CEO, and the mother as the president. A Christian family is also built on the foundation of the Word of God, and it is a place for growth, accountability, and belonging. It is also a place where each member is valued and respected, and where the love of Christ is demonstrated through service and sacrifice.