Aslan's Place

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

Swatting the Fly of Doubt

Ed Silvoso

SWATTING THE FLY
Ed Silvoso, founder of Harvest Evangelism, tells the story of a pastor who was walking along the seashore. As he was trying to enjoy the scenery a swarm of flies began bothering him. "There is a spiritual truth here," the Lord said, "Understand the life cycle of the fly and you will begin to understand how to get rid of the negative spiritual issues in your life."

Upon investigation the pastor found that the life cycle of the adult fly is 21 days in the summer. The larva stage of the fly is a few days and the pupa stage is three to seven days. The truth then became clear. If you can get rid of a fly and its offspring, then the cycle of the fly’s generation is broken and you will be rid of all flies.

The Lord then told him to proclaim truth for forty days. Specifically He told the pastor to take an area of your life in which you want freedom. Find forty key biblical verses in that area and proclaim them as truth for forty days.
Proclaim The Truth For Forty Days

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 25:2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me

Psalm 31:14 But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."

Psalm 33:21 In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name.

Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this:

Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever.

Psalm 55:23 But You, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in You.

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 78:7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Psalm 115:11 You who fear him, trust in the LORD- He is their help and shield.

Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Psalm 119:42 then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

Psalm 125:1 Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.

Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD.

Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him,

Matthew 21:21 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, `Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done.

Mark 11:22 "Have faith in God," Jesus answered.

Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Luke 20:5 They discussed it among themselves and said, "If we say, `From heaven,' he will ask, `Why didn't you believe him?'

John 14:1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me.

John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Hebrews 10:38 But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

1 Peter 1:7 These have come so that your faith ~~of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire~~ may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 1:21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.