Best Selling Books by Ed Young

No matter how you ask the questions, the answer is always the same. Yes you can! You can incorporate innovative strategies into your church ministrystrategies that will affect not only the way you do church but that will dramatically impact the lives of current church members and help you in reaching out to your community. In this refreshingly practically book, Andy Stanley and Ed Youngtwo of America''s most innovative and effective church leadersdeliver twenty-four creative ministry tools that you can adapt and use to help your own church be all God intends it to be. The inspirational stories on North Point Community Church in Atlanta and the Fellowship Church in Dallas are stories of small church plants that have grown into churches with weekend attendance of nine and fifteen thousand. But the true success of these dynamic churches is not revealed in their big numbers but in the lives that have been forever changed by the life-giving message of Jesus. What you learn in the pages of this book will enable you to change the lives of those you serve -- forever.

Addressing issues such as divorce, change, discipline and sexual temptation, pastor Ed Young draws on Joseph''s life to encourage you to confront your own difficulties with confidence.

For anyone going through grief, loss, hurt, or trauma, A Path Through Pain guides readers through their first steps toward healing. Ed and Lisa Young, pastors of Fellowship Church, know the kind of grief that no one should have to suffer—the death of a child. With deep vulnerability, they tell the story of their family''s journey through sorrow and anger to hope and healing after the tragic and sudden loss of their daughter. Having been through the worst, they began to realize how many others were dealing with similar hurt, doubts, and uncertainties and asking the same questions: How can I move through this period in my life? Can I restore my trust in God and see His presence in the midst of suffering? Is there a purpose to pain, even if I can''t see it yet? In A Path Through Pain, the Youngs will offer you a language and a voice to speak about your pain and a way to see that you don''t walk this path alone. They''ll walk you through concrete ways that daily acts of faith can restore your hope in the faithfulness and power of Jesus Christ. God really does care for us, and in the darkest of places, his light still shines to show us a way through.

Transform your heart health! If you''re like most women, you want to get in shape and eat right, but you struggle to stick to a program long enough to see results. And while you know that a healthy physical heart is vital to your well being, recent medical research suggests a healthy spiritual heart may be just as important. Total Heart Health for Women Workbook is a step-by-step resource that skillfully combines wellness strategies to keep both your body and soul in perfect sync. Centering on the 90 Day Total Heart Health Challenge, topnotch cardiologists and a fitness expert join pastor Ed and Jo Beth Young to guide you in: Pinpointing your habits with a Personal Lifestyle Assessment Tailoring goals to what you need to change Staying motivated with day-by-day guidance Focusing on God through prayer and guided Bible readings Eating healthfully with specific menus and recipes Whether you want to feel energetic from morning until night, embrace a closer relationship with God, or simply desire a more balanced lifestyle, take the challenge to transform your health?in just 90 days!

Poses key questions designed to help readers to change their perspectives and become more open to a joyful life in which God is the source of all fulfillment.

Contemporary culture has a grossly distorted view of what it means to be a person, emphasizing vanity over value, wealth over worth, and upward mobility over a higher calling. It''s a view that author Ed Young stands ready to challenge. As founder and senior pastor of Fellowship Church in Dallas, the fifth largest church in America, Young has seen both the devastation that wrong views can bring and the liberation that can be found when a godly perspective takes hold. Writing in a highly readable style, Young confronts the pain and scars that hinder our growth and encourages readers to see exactly who they are in the eyes of a God who loves them beyond compare and wants the best for their lives.

Whether you''re a stay-at-home mom, a business executive, or a visible leader in your church, this book will give you a clear picture of how you can fulfill God''s mission for your life.

"It''s a pillar," says one. "It''s a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It''s only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young''s beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again. "Immensely appealing."(The Horn Book, starred review)

Pride. Anger. Envy. Slothfulness. Lust. Greed. Gluttony. Is this an out-of-date list of sins preached against by a behind-the-times church? Or are these sins a challenge and a stumbling block for those of us who are living at the dawn of the twenty-first century? Pastor Ed Young, Jr. says, "I believe you can not only live what the world calls a ''good life,'' but you can live what God calls a ''right life.'' You can be free of the things that are hanging you up. But to be free, you can and must own up to the distractions described in this book."

Heart disease is the number one killer of men in America - but the solution may be more complex than simply cutting out saturated fat and salt. There is an increasing body of scientific research supporting the link between physical and spiritual health. Dr. Ed Young, best-selling author and pastor of one of the largest churches in America, is convinced of this link between our physical and spiritual health. In this workbook the authors demonstrate the direct correlation of the physical heart to the spiritual heart. This workbook offers men the tools they need to make realistic changes toward becoming the men they really want to be. Men will appreciate this workbook because it encourages them to: Be motivated to become better stewards of their physical bodies. Be motivated to discover the weak areas of their spiritual center, the heart, and do what they can to strengthen it. Understand and internalize the important relationship between a strong physical heart and a strong spiritual heart.

Caldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a visually stunning, poignant story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what one has. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children''s Book of 2016! An Amazon Best Book of the Year! A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year! "Young creates a stunning visual symphony with a surprising and unsettling emotional power."--New York Times Book Review * "The well-paced fable is visually stunning . . . Young is at the height of his powers in this fable that offers a feast for the eyes, mind, and soul. A visual masterpiece."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Young has created another stunning and meaningful picture book to be enjoyed by all ages. This book is exquisite in text, tone, and illustration. A compelling fable that is crucial for humanity and will spark meaningful classroom conversations."--School Library Journal, starred review * "Young weaves an elegant cautionary fable."--Publishers Weekly, starred review In a place called Hunger Mountain there lives a lord who has everything imaginable yet never has enough. To satisfy his every desire, he hires builders to design the tallest pagoda; a world-famous tailor to make his clothing from silk and gold threads; and a renowned chef to cook him lavish meals with rice from the lord''s own fields. What more could he possibly want? Yet when drought plagues the land, Lord Cat is faced with his first taste of deep loss, he ventures down the mountain and what he discovers will change his life forever. Rendered in exquisite mixed-media collage, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young''s deceptively simple fable is a deeply affecting tale about appreciating the value of treasures that need not be chased.

In words that are profound, often humorous, but always biblical, Ed Young draws from decades of counseling couples to provide ten commandments for a lifelong marriage that sizzles. God wants your marriage to be nothing short of incredible. And it could all begin with this amazing book.

*"Awe-inspiring artwork as powerful as any force of nature."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a picture book retelling of Aesop''s fable The Wind and the Sun. Once upon the sky, there were three powers--the Wind, the Rain, and the Sun--each claiming to be the mightier than the others. One day, the powers came upon a shepherd girl fast asleep upon a hill, so they made a bet to see who could make her take her cap off. Who will be the strongest of them all? Rendered in exquisite mixed-media collage, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young''s gorgeous and deeply poignant retelling of the well-known Aesop''s fable The Wind and the Sun, proves that sometimes gentle persuasion and kindness are the best virtues of all. Praise for The Weather''s Bet: "Lyrical and profound." --School Library Journal "A good classroom readaloud."--Publishers Weekly

This set includes The 10 Commandments of Marriage and The 10 Commandments of Parenting. In The 10 Commandments of Marriage, Ed Young uses his decades of experience counseling couples to provide ten commandments for a lifelong marriage that sizzles. God wants your marriage to be nothing short of incredible. And it could all begin with this amazing book. In The 10 Commandments of Parenting, Ed Young draws from decades of counseling and raising his own children to help you create a biblical foundation for life''s greatest challenge and most important calling. New moms and dads always have the same reaction: ''I had no idea it would be this hard!'' But you can make it a little easier,and a lot more rewarding,simply by following The 10 Commandments of Parenting. The 10 Commandments of Parenting includes: 1. Thou Shalt Build a Functional Family 2. Thou Shalt Love Thy Children 3. Thou Shalt Model Godliness 4. Thou Shalt Teach Thy Children 5. Thou Shalt Spend Time With Thy Children 6. Thou Shalt Discipline Thy Children 7. Thou Shalt Encourage Thy Children 8. Thou Shalt Provide Stability and Security for Thy Children 9. Thou Shalt Have the Sex Talk With Thy Children 10. Thou Shalt Not Be a Passive Parent

This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time. With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the favorite fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Young''s vibrant, yet delicate, pastels and watercolors add drama to the deftly translated story. ★ ''''A gripping variation of Red Riding Hood. This is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again." —School Library Journal, starred review

A Moby Dick-inspired picture book adventure unlike any you''ve ever seen--with a surprise ending--from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young. Deep in the dark ocean, Mighty Moby lurks. Up above the ocean waves, a one-legged captain pursues the whale he clashed with long ago. Mighty Moby and the captain are soon locked in another battle...but things aren''t always what they seem. Caldecott Medalist Ed Young brings us a dynamically interactive story with a surprise twist that will have you rocking along to the waves of the ocean.

The predominant message in our culture is that it''s okay to have sex whenever, wherever, and however we want. Sex has become just sex. But while society has taken sex too far, the church hasn''t taken it far enough. God wants couples to make love in marriage-with passion, with purpose, and with pleasure. Marriages aren''t experiencing all the benefits that come from a healthy sex life. Couples are facing a barrage of influences that keep them from connecting with each other regularly-the kids, the career, the house, the errands, etc. SEXPERIMENT shows people that sex in marriage is more than just sex, and it''s more than a chore. The Youngs believe it''s time to get back to understanding the context of sex in marriage and that it''s time for couples to break the barriers keeping them from a healthy sexual relationship. Couples ought to experience the benefits of having sex regularly, intentionally, and creatively. SEXPERIMENT will allow couples to discover that the intersection of God and sex can lead to a life punctuated by exclamation marks!

In this deeply personal book, artist and author Ed Young explores twenty-six Chinese characters, each describing a feeling or emotion, and each containing somewhere the symbol for the heart. Through stunning collage art that interprets the visual elements within each character, Young uncovers layers of emotional meaning for words such as joy and sorrow, respect and rudeness. He invites children to probe the full range of their own emotions, and gives parents, librarians, and older readers a context for discussing ethics and for examining the silmilarities and differences between old and new, East and West. Voices of the Heart is a truly unique exploration—or as Young writes, "adventure"—into the different moods, and dangers and abilities of the human heart.

A chick hatched by a hen turns out to be an eaglet who must get help from a boy in learning how to fly.

A retelling of a Chinese folktale in which a young scholar learns respect for all forms of life when he becomes part of an ant colony in a dream.

A cat finds himself up a tree and won''t come down until supper passes him by.

In this retelling of the traditional fable, a kind but simple man and his grandson, on their way to market with their donkey, find it impossible to please everyone they meet.

"When a man and a woman come together and say, ''I do'', to these vows, it is no wonder mothers and daddies cry, grandparents bite their lips, bridesmaids''knees shake, and the best man''s plams sweat. This is serious, sacred, awesome stuff.

Young, who leads one of the ten largest churches in the United States, and his ministry team teach the importance of creativity among visionaries and those who benefit from it, detailing how creative pastors, ministries, and churches are made.

Do you want to live a life in marked contrast to those around you? In his book, In The Zone: How to Live in the Sweet Spot of Success, Ed Young shares powerful biblical principles about what it means to live a life blessed by God. He gives specific insight into how to leverage your money for eternity, how to steer clear of materialism, and how to manage the resources God has given you. Are you ready to live in the sweet spot of God?s success? Then read this book and get zoned in.

To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals. Full-color illustrations.

Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church, which has over 18,000 members and has been featured on Fox News, CBS''s Early Morning Show, and Good Morning America, as well as in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, BusinessWeek, and Washington Times, among other major publications. - In 10/03, Ed Young''s weekly TV show, Creative Connection, debuted at #17 on the Trinity Broadcast Network; nine weeks later it was ranked at #4. It is also broadcast on the cable Daystar Network and The Church Channel. Young''s daily radio broadcast of the same name is heard in 15 major markets, including satellite radio and OnePlace.com. In conjunction with these shows, he has launched a Creative Connection Web site on which he will promote this title. - KID CEO will be aggressively promoted on the Fellowship Church Web site, which averages 10.1 million hits per month. - Ed Young and his wife have been happily married for over 20 years and have four children.

A retelling of the tale about a Chinese man who owned a marvelous horse and who believed that things were not always as bad, or as good, as they might seem.

DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING AND SATISFYING MARRIAGE? When the dreams fade and the realities of life set in, those magical vows from your wedding day can start to lose their luster. You begin to negotiate the marital maze of budgeting, balancing in-laws, choosing careers, and then you add children to the mix. To top it off, the romantic feelings for each other ebb and flow in the stresses of everyday life. How can we be men and women who consistently and creatively live out our vows after the honeymoon is over? In a culture that tells us it’s ok to quit, it’s time for us to discover what it takes to commit and experience a marriage and love created to last. Ed and Lisa take a penetrating look at what it means to have a lasting marriage in today’s world. Drawing upon their experience in church ministry and successful marriage of more than forty years, they speak openly and honestly about the hard work involved in keeping your marital relationship fresh and alive as you creatively live out your “I Do’s.” The Creative Marriage offers valuable insight into these critical areas: ● Laying a strong foundation for a lasting marriage ● Keeping your marriage relationship at the center of your home ● Building up your spouse with creative communication ● Allowing positive conflict resolution to increase intimacy ● Removing the barriers to a sizzling sex life ● Protecting your marriage against financial pressures ● Recreating marriage and family after divorce Disclaimer: Former Version The Creative Marriage: The Art of Keeping Your Love Alive by Ed Young Hardcover ISBN: 978-0972581301 October 1, 2002 by Creality Publishing New Version The Creative Marriage: The Art of Keeping Your Love Alive by Ed & Lisa Young Paperback ISBN: 9781950113743 February 11, 2022 by XO Publishing Also Applies to eBook/Kindle Version

Expression of Love: A Plan for Pure Relational Intimacy, a paperback rerelease of Ed Young''s invaluable title Pure Sex, reclaims sex as a good and God-honoring gift to be shared between a husband and a wife. It''s straightforward, honest, and "real world" in pointing people back to the Bible as a guidebook for enjoying the gift of sex. With honesty, clarity, and compassion, Young examines vital issues like achieving true marital intimacy, creating pure and fulfilling singles relationships, finding forgiveness for sexual sin, healing for sexual addiction, teaching our children about pure sex, and more.

żI am Doko, a simple basket. It is not only grain from the field that I carry. I have carried my masterżs child, and wood for our fire. I was there when the child became a man and married. I very nearly carried the grandfather away forever. Luckily, someone in my family found the right words so that I could carry him home again.ż Caldecott Medalist and Honoree Ed Young has taken a simple Nepalese fable and made it into a masterpiece of stunning illustration and expert storytelling. This rare and beautiful book will be read to children and appreciated by art-loving adults. Full-color illustrations. Reinforced binding.