EdYoungBlog http://www.edyoungblog.com/ en-US Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification edyoungblog/MKIuhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Waiting on God http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/TKiBazVYwGY/waiting-on-god.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/07/waiting-on-god.html It all started with a smiley face. And now, my close friend and fellow pastor, John Cross, is getting married. Over the last several years, my family has grown extremely close to John. And as our friendship has strengthened, I've prayed that God would provide... It all started with a smiley face. And now, my close friend and fellow pastor, John Cross, is getting married.

                                        6207_5crosspollock_jpg

Over the last several years, my family has grown extremely close to John. And as our friendship has strengthened, I've prayed that God would provide him with someone who would be more than a friend, a confidant, a helper in ministry. Lisa and I have prayed for him to find a wife. We even went as far as setting him up on a few blind dates!

But, as with everything else in life, God's timing is what really matters. And, as John says, God has provided "more than I would have prayed for." And, "It's worth it when you wait on God."

Congratulations, John and Dawn!

]]> Church Family Marriage The Un-Category Category Ed Young Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/07/waiting-on-god.html A story of surrender http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/fOhNVkA8Tk8/a-story-of-surrender.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/07/a-story-of-surrender.html This is an amazing story of surrender to our God, who is greater than anything we will ever face. Ted Blair is the Senior Pastor of Livingway Church in Garland, TX. Please join Lisa and I in prayer for Ted, his wife and daughters, and... This is an amazing story of surrender to our God, who is greater than anything we will ever face.

Ted Blair is the Senior Pastor of Livingway Church in Garland, TX. Please join Lisa and I in prayer for Ted, his wife and daughters, and their entire church. Check it out...


]]> Church Evangelism Family Guest Posts Videos Ed Young Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:58 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/07/a-story-of-surrender.html I'll see you... At the Movies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/eX0LcklqXVk/ill-see-you-at-the-movies.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/ill-see-you-at-the-movies.html At the Movies - This July from Fellowship Church on Vimeo.

At the Movies - This July from Fellowship Church on Vimeo.

]]> Church Current Affairs Evangelism Videos Ed Young Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:33:55 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/ill-see-you-at-the-movies.html Purity for Politicians... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/_uhrBkocM-8/purity-for-politicians.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/purity-for-politicians.html ...and purity for pastors, priests, poets and all people. By now you've probably heard the sad and disappointing news of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's affair. It's a story that is sure to be in the headlines for the next several days. But after the... ...and purity for pastors, priests, poets and all people.

By now you've probably heard the sad and disappointing news of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's affair. It's a story that is sure to be in the headlines for the next several days. But after the hype of the news channels and tabloids, newspapers and magazines, the reality is that a marriage, and a family, hangs in the balance. And this story has caused me to think about my own marriage and the marriages of the people I meet every day.

Over the years, Lisa and I have been asked countless questions by thousands of people about our marriage. But one of the most important questions we've been asked is how we keep our marriage pure. So years ago I wrote out: 

The 10 Commandments of Purity

        1.     I shall have no other human relationship before Lisa, including our children.
        2.     I shall remember our date night and keep it holy. 
        3.     I shall honor Lisa on anniversaries and special days so that I may live long in the land the  Lord has given me.
        4.     I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain.
        5.     I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.
        6.     I shall not travel alone. 
        7.     I shall not counsel a woman with the doors closed.
        8.     I shall not share the details of our marriage with others.
        9.     I shall not watch, read or expose myself to sexually explicit shows, books, websites, etc.
        10.   I shall remember the implications of committing adultery.

No matter who you are, I challenge you to make these your own. Follow them in your marriage every day. They may seem extreme. But something that has extreme consequences calls for extreme action.

Remember, everyone deals with temptation. It's what you do before facing temptation to stay pure that determines what happens in the face of it. You have to protect your marriage. So do I. Because failing to do so can result in heartache - for ourselves, our families and most importantly, our God.

This issue is bigger than only calling for purity for politicians. We need to call for purity as politicians, pastors, priests, poets and as all people.

]]> Church Current Affairs Family Leadership Marriage Ed Young Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/purity-for-politicians.html Workout with Shaun Kelley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/ufzaHGjYtSo/workout-with-shaun-kelley.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/workout-with-shaun-kelley.html Recently, my brother Ben and I had the opportunity to work out with Shaun Kelley. Check it out... Recently, my brother Ben and I had the opportunity to work out with Shaun Kelley. Check it out...

]]> Family Sports The Un-Category Category Videos Ed Young Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:08:51 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/workout-with-shaun-kelley.html One year later http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/Sh5fhZuBTl8/a-year-later.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/a-year-later.html A year ago, Fellowship Church opened our very own camp - Allaso Ranch - a place where lives are changed! Check out the stories of these students' experience. And if you haven't signed up your children for this year, don't miss out. There's still time... A year ago, Fellowship Church opened our very own camp - Allaso Ranch - a place where lives are changed! Check out the stories of these students' experience.

And if you haven't signed up your children for this year, don't miss out. There's still time...

]]> Church Current Affairs Evangelism Videos Ed Young Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:36:19 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/a-year-later.html Death by Process http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/Dpfsws9p7B8/death-by-process.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/death-by-process.html
]]> Church Current Affairs Evangelism Leadership Videos Ed Young Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:24:00 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/death-by-process.html The Cussing Pastor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/6u3B8Ex-zyQ/the-cussing-pastor.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/the-cussing-pastor.html
]]> Current Affairs Evangelism Leadership Videos Ed Young Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:22:00 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/06/the-cussing-pastor.html The Golden Fly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/GYzipoe1874/on-board-at-the-golden-fly-fishing-tournament.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/05/on-board-at-the-golden-fly-fishing-tournament.html I've been fishing in the Golden Fly Tarpon tournament in Islamorada, Florida over the past few days. Here are a few shots... I've been fishing in the Golden Fly Tarpon tournament in Islamorada, Florida over the past few days. Here are a few shots...

Tarpon snacks 

Time to fish! 

Storm 

Headed out 

On Board!

]]> Sports The Un-Category Category Travel Ed Young Thu, 21 May 2009 08:59:43 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/05/on-board-at-the-golden-fly-fishing-tournament.html Happy Muzzards Day! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/edyoungblog/MKIu/~3/PHTMyV2vulE/happy-muzzards-day.html http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/05/happy-muzzards-day.html Mother's Day

]]> Family The Un-Category Category Ed Young Sun, 10 May 2009 19:03:34 -0500 http://www.edyoungblog.com/2009/05/happy-muzzards-day.html