Eagle River Institute
Challenges to Orthodox Christian Families
2001 Eagle River Institute Presentation
Lynn Breck


More on Family - 44

Challenges to Orthodox Christian Families
-- 2001 Eagle River Institute
 Lynn Breck
CD CD Series BL-44-01/04 CD --> $23 + S&H
 Cassette Series BL-44-01/04 --> $16 + S&H


Challenges to Orthodox Christian FamiliesThis set of lectures needs to be listened to in order. Each lecture builds on the one before.

BL-44-01Intergenerational Family Legacies

In all families, the shame of past sins is passed on to the next generations.  We don't see them readily, but they form the secrets of our dysfunctions.  This is a frank and open discussion of how to come to the truth about these past sins and how they affect out own lives.  The three main lies we live by are often (1) don't' talk, (2) don't trust, an (3) don't feel. Lyn shows how the power of God is greater than our sins and can lead us out of the problems passed on to us.

BL-44-02Honoring Our Children

What are the six basic needs of children?  1) Ongoing nurturing in a relationship, prenatal and waking hours for a baby.  2) Need for physical safety and protection.  3) Need for individual experiences tailored for each child.  4) Need for are appropriate experiences.  5) Need for limit setting.  6) Need a stable community environment. and Lyn says we need to honor our adult children.

BL-44-03Addictions and Demonic Oppression

Addictions are passions, a type of idolatry where things take on a greater significance than God.  There are seven common symptoms of addiction.  1) Denial.  2) Need more to get the same effect.  3) Moral values lowered and abandoned.  4) Spiritual bankruptcy.  5) Isolation - Neglect of social, occupational and other responsibilities.  (6 Compulsion to engage in the addiction. 7( The inability to shop despite dire consequences. Lyn also discusses codependency, intervention and prevention. Also comments on how the demons pry on our lack of faith by using the addictions against us.

BL-44-04The Healing Process: Freedom in Christ

Healing is getting to the point of delight and joy.  What can we actually do for recovery?  Tips on how to return to normal life (sleep, food, and schedule) and on finding a good counselor.

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