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.

Profitable Servant

''Profitable Servant'' God has blessed many people with a marketplace anointing. Unfortunately, many of them have not received much affirmation from the church about this. Join Dr. Grant Mullen, Dr. Paul L. Cox and Rich Marshall as they discuss how to use the gifts of the Spirit to be more successful and profitable; not for greed, but rather to develop your gifts. Some of the topics they will cover include the following: -What is a Spirit Powered Entrepreneur? -What does the Bible teach about Entrepreneurs? -Entrepreneurship is demanded, rewarded and God's plan for reaching the cities. -The opposite of entrepreneurship is harshly treated by the Lord: Luke 19: 11-27 -What is the difference between acceptable and exceptional leaders? -How to develop your "Personal Purpose Statement" -How to break curses off of and to bless your business and why this is vital This seminar will inspire you, as a Christian businessperson, to excel with God's help and to stop being ashamed of your marketplace calling.

Swatting the Fly of Shame

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

1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; He seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. "For the foundations of the earth are the LORD's; upon them He has set the world.

1 Chronicles 29:12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.

Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God's face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.

Psalm 5:12 For surely, O LORD, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.

Psalm 18:35 You give me Your shield of victory, and Your right hand sustains me: You stoop down and make me great.

Psalm 25:2-3 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.

Psalm 25:20 Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.

Psalm 30:5 For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psalm 31:1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in Your righteousness.

Psalm 31:17 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave.

Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Psalm 69:13 But I pray to You, O LORD, in the time of Your favor; in Your great love, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

Psalm 71:1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

Psalm 71:21 You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.

Psalm 84:9 Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on Your anointed one.

Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

Psalm 89:17 For You are their glory and strength, and by Your favor You exalt our horn.

Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us- yes, establish the work of our hands.

Psalm 91:15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

Psalm 119:6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

Psalm 119:31 I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.

Psalm 119:46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

Psalm 119:80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

Proverbs 3:35 The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

Proverbs 8:35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 12:2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.

Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Isaiah 22:23 I will drive him like a peg into a firm place; he will be a seat of honor for the house of his father.

Isaiah 49:8 This is what the LORD says: "In the time of My favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances,

Isaiah 54:4 "Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

Isaiah 61:7 Instead of their shame My people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

Isaiah 66:2 Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.

Joel 2:26 You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.

Romans 10:11 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."

Hebrews 2:7 You made Him a little lower than the angels; You crowned Him with glory and honor, and set Him over the words of Your hands.

1 Peter 2:6 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in Him will never be put to shame."