Escaping the Matrix

“I really believe the Lord has given to Gregory Boyd and Al Larson, the “new” move in inner healing. This book is a must for those seeking to help heal those of the hurts of the past.” ''Paul L. Cox'' Like the characters in The Matrix movie trilogy, our minds can get hardwired to distortions that lie so deep within us that we aren’t even aware of them. Whether it’s habitual sin, thought patterns, damaged emotions, or even phobias, we all know of something that is holding us back. <br> <br> In Escaping the Matrix pastor Gregory Boyd and clinical psychologist Al Larson bring together the biblical and neurological truths behind such struggles. Their practical examples and exercises will help you transform your thought processes to experience a deeper life in Christ. Are you prepared to escape the world’s Matrix that controls you? Get ready to free your mind. "Boyd and Larson brilliantly utilize the metaphors from the recent movie series //The Matrix// as a framework for the book. This is a most enjoyable read." ''Bobby G. Bodenhamer, D.Min.;pastor;author;mofounder, Institute of Neuro-Symantics'' "This is a must read for Christians desiring to grow in their relationship with Christ and desiring to assist others in finding real life in Christ." ''Stanley H. McCreary,PH.D.,professor of Christian counseling, Central Christian College of the Bible'' "This work is well grounded in Scripture, current in the neuro-sciences, and practical for everyday living. It is a must read for every pastor, counselor, coach, teacher, and parent." ''L. Michael Hall, PH.D.,author, //The Matrix Model//'' "If the desire of your heart is to be all tha tGod has created you to be, and to serve Him with joy and gladness, then //Escaping the Matrix// is the book for you! Read it, apply it, and you will be free!" ''Mike Davis, assitant pastor, By His Spirit Fellowship, Chino, California'' ''About the Authors'' ''Gregory A. Boyd'' is the founder and senior pasator of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and founder and president of Christus Victor Ministries. He was professor of theology from 1986 to 2002 at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. Boyd is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary (Ph.D.), Yale University Divinity School (M.Div.), and the University of Minnesota (BA). He is a national and international conference speaker and has authored thirteen previous books including //Is God To Blame?, Seeing Is Believing, Repenting of Religion,// and the award-winning //Letters from a Skeptic//. He is cofounder of Theosynergistic Neuro-Transformation (TNT). Boyd and his wife, Shelly, live in ST. Paul and have three children. ''Al Larson'' is the president of Dynamics of Growth, Inc., which provides counseling to families and individuals as well as consultation for business professionals. He is the founder and developer of Theosynergistic Neuro-Transformation (TNT) and of a dynamic new concept in Christian counseling called "Cooperating with God for a Change." Larson holds an MA in phychology form Loberty University and a doctorate in clinical pastoral counseling form the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology. He is a nationally board certified counselor and is a member of the Nother American Psychologist Association. His is also a supervising therapist with the American Academy of Clinical Family Therapists. Al and his wife, Sue, live in St. Paul; they have two Children and seven grandchildren.

A Consuming Fire

On Wednesday January 28, 2009 Paul Cox was with Pastor Patti Velotta and Larry and Jacqueline Pearson in Libertyville, Illinois. The Lord took the group through what Paul considers one of the top 3 spiritual experiences that he has ever had. This 90 minute DVD is unlike anything else that we have ever released. This is not Paul explaining about a spiritual being that has shown up, this is God doing something totally new and the group as a whole trying to figure it out. Many people have wondered what it looks like when Paul experiences something new, how he figures it out. This DVD will give you a chance to see first hand. What does the new church look like? How do we understand the new things that God is doing on a regular basis. This DVD shows a powerful experience and we believe shows a new model for how God wants to reveal things to His church. Now this, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptabley with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12: 27-29