Journey U Recommended Resources

JOURNEY U RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Inner Healing Resources

4 Truths & A Lie Journal by Laura Bradshaw

The 4 TRUTHS & A LIE RECOGNITION JOURNAL contains everything you need to help you successfully stay on track and walk out your sanctification in Christ. The verses and thoughts of the day will prompt you to search your heart to keep you moving forward in your journey. Each day is a unique opportunity to utilize the key elements of Christianity: Recognize, Repent, Let Go and Let God. This journal is the perfect accompaniment to the 4 Truths & a Lie Recognition class and to help you continue to walk it out long after the class has ended.

Come Up Higher by Paul L. Cox

People are hungry for greater spiritual freedom in their life. In our ministry at Aslan’s Place we’ve seen this evidenced in hundreds of requests for our manual, Prayers for Generational Deliverance. Whats the connection? God has used these prayers to bring remarkable freedom to people. As requests have grown and more prayers have been added, God led Paul L. Cox to compile them into a new book, Come Up Higher. Written and edited by Paul L. Cox of Aslan’s Place along other contributing authors, this book explores the biblical, theological, and historical settings of forty-two prayers that God has used to impact lives. Discover more of the freedom God can bring through prayers in the pages of Come Up Higher. This is a great resource whether for personal use, or as a reference manual for prayer ministry with others.

Letters From God by Ivan Tait

Summary:

LETTERS FROM GOD was born from a desire to see people encouraged and comforted on a daily basis. This book is part faith and part hope, mixed with the promise of realizing God’s will for everyday. Letters from God carries miraculous potential to change and encourage our lives, and to build us up. Our days should be clothed with God’s blessings of power and wisdom. We are all on different journeys but headed to the same destination, which is to be found fulfilling the will of God and enjoying His presence along the way. These letters are prophetic in nature and spoken directly to you. Allow them to penetrate your heart; they will mend wounds, erase pain, bring clarity, open your soul to soar, and bring peace to your every day. May they be a source of daily wisdom, comfort, and understanding. And may they make your footsteps lighter and more purpose-filled. When God speaks we are revived.

Seeing Yourself in the Mirror of Truth by Laura Shoemaker

No one would use a “funhouse” mirror that distorts reflections or a broken mirror that impairs images to apply makeup or style hair. Why, then, do we see the worldly mirrors of others’ opinions and our own presumptuous thoughts to view our inner selves? These types of mirrors not only give us a false perception of ourselves, but also they wound us and hold us captive the reflected ugliness of fear, guilt, worry, condemnation, and perfectionism. Many of us see and feel the paralyzing effects of these ugly burdens, but we have no idea how to take them off. Consequently, we continually live in the destructive trap of insecurity, knowing deep down there is more to life than what we are experiencing. Seeing Yourself in the Mirror of Truth illuminates the destructive impact that deception and lies have on your identity. Not only will you become acquainted with the truth that sets you free from this trap, but also you will be taught how to tame, shape, and polish your personality using God’s mirror. Just like you partner with the mirror each morning to polish your appearance, you will learn how to partner with God through His Word to see and remove your ugly insecurities as you willingly let God transform you into a beautiful woman in Jesus Christ. Are you ready to look into the mirror of truth?

Healing from the Heart: Restoring Alignment to Revitalize Your Body, Soul, and Spirit by Dana Grindal

Life can hurt, but complete healing is possible.

We have all been wounded. The pain can hit deep and settle into our bodies and souls. In reaction to our pain, beliefs and patterns emerge that hinder the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through life. Pain slows us down and drains our mental and emotional energy.

Pain holds us back.

Modern society provides many opportunities to numb, hide or escape symptoms of pain without addressing the root cause. However, until the source of our pain is identified and remedied, it will stay alive in us, manifesting as physical and emotional pain, toxic thoughts, anxiety, depression, and more.

Everyone is unique in his or her response to life’s hurts, but as explained in Healing from the Heart:

We can recognize our pain and respond in a way that puts us on the path to healing—and keeps us there.
Healing happens in layers; each chapter guides us through these layers simply and concisely.
Soul Connection questions provide valuable tools to connect us to our own heart at a deeper level while Spirit Connection exercises offer the opportunity to release the pain in prayer.
Practical applications empower us to heal from the heart level (the soul), which not only relieves pain but provides the freedom needed to live the abundant life for which we are designed!

The principles and processes found throughout Dana’s authentic telling of her own journey from pain to wellness have helped hundreds experience the life-changing power of inner healing. Furthermore, Healing from the Heart features a refreshing combination of story, instruction and journaling prompts that lead to the peace and revitalization for which we’ve been searching.

Healing from the Heart is ideal for group study as well as individual discovery.

It’s Time To Uncover Your Original Blueprint: 10 Steps To Re-discover The Real You and Your Purpose by Sonyia Graham

Passive assimilation is a silent and unspoken epidemic- one in which a person gets lost in someone else’s dreams, aspirations, and purpose while sacrificing their own. When I started writing this book eleven years ago, I thought this would be for women. But, the more I came to understand this epidemic and the more research I did. I came to the realization that gender has nothing to do with it. What determines whether or not someone becomes a victim of this epidemic is the role a person- male or female- chooses to take in their relationship. That being said, this is not a relationship-bashing book. It is a book written to promote self-rediscovery, self-empowerment, self-love and self-awareness in partnership with God.

Have you ever thought about who you could become despite your pain and struggles?

Your trials do not have to define you. When you embrace God’s love in the midst of life’s pressures, you are able to overcome them! In this book, you will learn how to:

Overcome a calloused heart from offenses and life’s painful experiences.
Overcome paralyzing fears, deceptive lies and unhealthy environments.
Overcome your old identity, limited understanding and compromise.
Overcome your own plans, judgments, condemnation and dependencies.
Overcome fretting, worry, impatience, striving and weariness.
Overcome isolation, passivity, pride and old ways of fighting.
Overcome self-righteousness, self-protection and selfish ambitions.

“You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” ~Isaiah 62:3

As you journey with God in His love through the faulty layers, deep crevices, wounded fragments, and broken places within yourself, He will use the heat and pressure of this life to transform the limitations and shortcomings of those unrefined “carbon atoms” within to mold you into a beautiful diadem for the King’s Crown. Not only will you become a sparkling splendor in the Lord’s hand, but even more, you will become one with Him in glory and in making Him known to the world.

Family Resources

Discover the power of building a healthy relationship with God and each other.

Can one person fight for their relationship? Yes! Through conducting regular health checks with this Book Journal will help individuals and couples fully experience how remarkable this process can be!

Find freedom from your past wrongs and current struggles by openly and honestly assessing your relationship journey. Our hand-crafted Book Journal is a superb tool to help you learn and practice how to:

Communicate more effectively
Grow spiritually
Manage conflict powerfully
Adopt a view on physically intimacy that leads to intimacy
Place leisure in it’s correct place
Assume the correct selfless posture
Parent with the correct compass, and more….

We intend to help parents and children SERVE whole-heartedly and biblically, LOVE through a personal relationship with Christ and people, PRAY continuously as a means to empower families, then REPEAT by sharing with others what is learned. Our daily habits are the activities that drive our outcomes and help us obtain the things we want in life. In this book we discuss how simple and possible it is to help your child be successful, even at an early age. The framework is about installing what is found to be a major component missing in many families called a “Servant Heart”.
Dane and Paola’s heart is to help families return to the essence of serving, living, and restoring the way Christ intended us to live.

The Family Letter: How to Intentionally Develop a Culture of Honor, Encouragement & Value with Your Loved Ones by Debi Ronca

There is a deep longing in our hearts to be known, loved and celebrated. We want to know what value and uniqueness our life brings to this world. Unfortunately, due to the busyness of life and the impact of social media, we have lost the power of communicating those life-giving words that literally can fill the void in our hearts and our thirsty souls. If you want to learn how to intentionally develop a culture of honor, encouragement and value with your loved ones, The Family Letter will equip you with a proven method that is both simple and powerful. It is filled with practical steps and strategies to help you understand the power of your words and will help you release them into the hearts and lives of your family and other significant relationships. The Family Letter has become a tradition in our home, and we have witnessed the transforming impact that it has had on our children, our marriage and other significant relationships in our lives. Speak life and you can change a life. It’s never too late! Creating legacy and the richness of empowering another person’s life is all found in the contents of The Family Letter.

Evangelism Resources

Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It ViewsEvangelism by Gary Comer

Summary:

What if we changed the face of evangelism?
In a time when so many have a negative perception of evangelism, what if a new model was entirely biblical, loaded with skills, and more effective? Soul Whisperer shifts the emphasis from “telling” to a “drawing” paradigm. It develops biblically the pattern of Jesus, who did not give static presentations but rather customized his words to each hearer. By learning his ways, our words, too, can have pinpointed impact! Christians will discover how to draw out first, in order to read their friends and discern the relevant appeal of the gospel. In this way, the style is far more dynamic. It adapts! Understanding the non-believer’s unique starting point will determine a distinct path. By creating a conversation about spiritual influence and what is involved in faith formation, this book charts ways for Christians to go deeper in evangelistic relationships. Most importantly, Soul Whisperer infuses skills that will shape a more Christ-likened missional disciple.

ReMission: Rethinking How Church Leaders Create Movement by Gary Comer

Summary:

A systemic disease is lurking inside the church that is derailing it from what God intended it to be, to know, and to do. That disease manifests in practical ignorance and isolation. If the church is to be healthy and thriving, its members must gain the needed know-how and skill sets to meaningfully engage with their increasingly difficult-to-reach unsaved neighbors, communities, and cultures in productive conversations about the good news of Jesus Christ. In other words, there must be a re-missioning of the body of Christ. ReMission practically equips leaders with tried-and-tested solutions that can outwardly mobilize a congregation, small group, or nonprofit ministry, and substantially increase the spiritual vitality of the body of Christ, both locally and globally.

Launch Point: Community Group Mission Guide: Moving Small Groups into Mission by Gary Comer

Summary

What if Small Groups Embarked on Mission Together . . .

In Their Own Backyards?

Whereas small groups have traditionally focused internally, many Christians nowadays are hungering for much more! Seeking to make a difference where they live, Christians desire mission. The Community Group Mission Series focuses eight weeks of training–to launch groups in a dynamic mission trajectory!

Each group will engage holistically, showing the love of Christ and making disciples. Relationally angled, this series leads groups to assimilate the mission skill set of Jesus. Hold on! The stories of God are yet to be written. Who knows what God will do in the lives of your neighbors . . . your group . . . and your church?!

Session Titles:

The Soul of Mission
When Faith Is Fantastic
Learning the Faith Formation Process
Getting Real for the Gospel
The Gospel and Its Key
Discerning Belief Barriers
Coming Home to Jesus
What Jesus Co-missioned Us to Do

Spiritual Warfare Books

Armed and Dangerous: The ultimate battle to targeting and defeating the enemy

Publisher’s Summary

This dynamic battle plan identifies enemy tactics and equips believers to live victoriously.

Jesus made it clear that the devil has come to steal, kill, and destroy. Hell is ready to unleash fury against every follower of Jesus. Yet many believers live in denial, letting the enemy steal their blessings, destroy their relationship with Jesus, and kill their hope.

But no more. It’s time to put the enemy on notice! With passion and insight gained from years on the frontlines of spiritual warfare, John Ramirez equips you with the biblical weapons and practical strategies you need to battle the enemy successfully, including how to:

Discern and shut down the enemy’s tactics and next moves.
Fight with your God-given authority.
Break free from destructive patterns and replace them with godly ones.
Fortify your mind and heart against attacks.
Take back what the devil has stolen.
Grow in wisdom and maturity in Christ.
And more!

Here is everything you need to become armed and dangerous against every adversary that threatens your relationship and growth with Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can destroy the power of the enemy and protect all that God has given you.

It’s time to push back the gates of hell, advance the Kingdom, and live the life God designed you for.

Shifting Atmospheres: Discerning and Displacing the Spiritual Forces Around You

Push back the darkness!

The atmosphere around you is alive with unseen spiritual activity—a battle between forces of darkness and light. You can take dominion over the supernatural environment for the Kingdom of God!

Dawna De Silva presents a strategy for spiritual victory. Get ready to discern the enemy’s tactics and learn how to use your weapons of warfare to enforce Jesus’ victory over forces that war against your mind, your family, and your region!

Don’t be blind to the unseen reality—every Christian is in the midst of a supernatural conflict.

Don’t fall victim to the enemy! Every Christian can release God’s power into places and situations under the influence of evil.

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can transform your spiritual environment from darkness to light. Dawna De Silva shows you how.

Through her revelatory teaching, you will learn to…

Discern the spiritual atmospheres and forces at work around you
Draw from the Holy Spirit’s presence within you to release God’s Kingdom power
Demonstrate the authority of Jesus over the powers of darkness

Join the fight! When God’s Kingdom advances, darkness must flee.

The Believers Authority by Kenneth E. Hagin

Summary

“A few of us have barely gotten to the edge of that authority, but before Jesus comes again, there’s going to be a whole company of believers who will rise up and with the authority that is theirs, …and they will do the work that God intended they should do.

The Delusion Series by Laura Gallier

The Delusion: We All Have Our Demons

SUMMARY

2018 Christy Award winner!
By March of Owen Edmonds’s senior year, eleven students at Masonville High School have committed suicide. Amid the media frenzy and chaos, Owen tries to remain levelheaded―until he endures his own near-death experience and wakes to a distressing new reality.

The people around him suddenly appear to be shackled and enslaved.

Owen frantically seeks a cure for what he thinks are crazed hallucinations, but his delusions become even more sinister. An army of hideous, towering beings, unseen by anyone but Owen, are preying on his girlfriend and classmates, provoking them to self-destruction.

Owen eventually arrives at a mind-bending conclusion: he’s not imagining the evil―everyone else is blind to its reality. He must warn and rescue those he loves . . . but this proves to be no simple mission. Will he be able to convince anyone to believe him before it’s too late?

Owen’s heart-pounding journey through truth and delusion will force him to reconsider everything he believes. He both longs for and fears the answers to questions that are quickly becoming too dangerous to ignore.

The Deception: Who Can You Trust

SUMMARY:

Less than a year after the horrific Masonville High shooting, Owen is determined to uncover why the Creepers have converged on his land and the school―a necessary step in his mission to drive evil forces out of his town.

A supernatural visitor tests Owen’s ability to discern between truth and lies as the community is rocked by abductions and disappearances. While the town comes together to find those who are missing, Owen must fight to discover what is real and what is part of a strategy to distract him from his true purpose.

Will Owen’s courage and conviction waver or hold firm as he to fights to free Masonville from the demonic forces threatening to tear the town apart?

The Defiance: Face Your Fears or Run

SUMMARY:

Four months after the deadly overlord Molek has been banished beyond the city limits of Masonville, Texas, Owen Edmonds’s crucial mission to save lives escalates when seven Cosmic Rulers of darkness close in to decimate his town―and nation. As the battle between good and evil culminates in an epic standoff, Owen and his girlfriend, Ray Anne, must make the decision of a lifetime: will they face their fears or run? The Defiance is the third book in the Delusion series.