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.

Is God To Blame?

This is often the question that comes to mind when we confront real suffering in our own lives or in the lives of those we love. Pastor Gregory A. Boyd helps us deal with this question honestly and biblically, while avoiding glib answers. Writing for ordinary Christians, Boyd wrestles with a variety of answers that have been offered by theologians and pastors in the past. He finds that a fully Christian approach must keep the person and work of Jesus Christ at the very center of what we say about human suffering and God's place in it. Yet this is often just what is missing and what makes so much talk about the subject seem inadequate and at times even misleading. What comes through in Is God to Blame? is a hopeful picture of a sovereign God who is relentlessly opposed to evil, who knows our sufferings and who can be trusted to bring us through them to renewed life. "In this stimulating work, Gregory Boyd shows how an incarmational theology focuses on God's action in Jesus Christ as the source for our knowledge of God. in Jesus we see what God does for us, how God loves us, how God feels for us and how God rescuues creatures and creation. This work restores an ancient view of Christianity that emphasizes the freedom we have to enter into a joyous relationship with God- a worlkview of hope for all of humanity." ''Robert Webber, Meyers Professor of Ministy, Northern Seminary, Lonbard, Illinois'' "In this new book from the pen of pastor-theologian Greg Boyd, we discover an answer to one of life's most difficult questions: If God is good, who do bad things happen? Boyd advances a radical notion: human history is a battle between God and Satan. We are part of this struggle, and what the future holds is (in part) up to us. Things are not all fixed from eternity. Agree or disagree, Boyd makes Christian faith exciting. I recommend this book to thoughtful Christians everywhere." ''Alan G. Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary'' "Greg Boyd addresses what may be the single most asked question among skeptics and seekers. many without Christ are still waiting for us to respond with an intelligent answer. Greg provides an apologetic that actually makes sense about an iddue that really matters!" ''Erwin Raphael McManus, Lead Pastor, Mosaic, Los Angeles'' ''About the Author'' ''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.