Freedom Tools: For Overcoming Life's Tough Problems

by Andy Reese, Bill Johnson (Foreword)

Most Christians feel ill-equipped when trying to help each other--yet it is within their power to make a difference. Fully believing that intimate and caring conversations can bring life-changing freedom, author Andy Reese gives readers the tools for facilitating healing. By illustrating the invasive role of evil, he shows that sin and wounds are the root causes of life's toughest problems. When readers understand this, he introduces Sozo, a proven approach to healing that brings about true transformation. From the Greek word meaning "to save, heal, and deliver," Sozo has been used in hundreds of settings on three continents and is growing rapidly.Designed for the layperson seeking to help others, this book is also for individuals seeking personal freedom. It is appropriate for small groups as well.

Genres: Christianity

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

Reviews

[Ruth Teakle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tools for facilitating inner healing. Explores sin and wounds as root causes of life's toughest problems. Introduces Sozo, an approach to healing that brings about transformation. From the Greek word meaning "to save, heal, and deliver," Sozo has been used in hundreds of settings on three continents and is growing rapidly. Designed for the layperson seeking to help others. A great foundation to our Rapha Prayer Ministry at Lakemount.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book. It explained in a condensed way how to do a Freedom Prayer, but I would still suggest going to have one done, which I have officially signed up to do. I think it will be a great resource book to return to once I've done the freedom prayer for "maintenance."

[Troy Vines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for helping yourself or others gain or regain spiritual freedom.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The American church today is largely sitting around, trying to be good for God, waiting to enter His eternal Kingdom when we die. We are saved but not set free. Jesus paid the price for our freedom. Not only freedom from an eternity separated from God, but freedom from bondage and affliction while we are still on this earth. Andy Reese has distilled the wisdom gained from countless sessions of Sozo ministry into "Freedom Tools", which provides a model that anyone can follow into freedom for themselves and for others.

I've found Andy Reese's book to be beneficial and informative. He writes in a simplistic manner for anyone to understand and yet does not dumb down the message. Through a God lead process anyone can learn to help people find the freedom they've been longing and searching for. You don't have to be a trained and licensed counselor to use these tools to help set the captive free.

Freedom Tools is a well written description of using Scriptural tools to help people with problems. Reese’s book is not a book about amateur counseling but one of inner healing and deliverance and states the limitations of "first responder" healing and doesn't claim to be more than it is. As in basic first aid you learn what to do to help someone in need. Reese teaches about circumstances that may require professional counseling and what to do for them. It does offer assistance in providing answers for your friends and family who you have common ground. For those who find themselves in the role of advisor, confidant, or just good friend, this book offers some basic Christian tools.
Read with an open heart and listen to what God is showing you. It will change your life. I recommend this book if you want to be healed and to help others.

[Kasey Cocoa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reese brings an important message to all Christians in an easy to read and understand format. The layout of the book and the way it is written make it easily digestible. Reese provides valuable tools we can all use in our daily lives, not just when we have problems. I can easily recommend this book to every Christian looking for something more to chew on. I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my opinion.

[Carol Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love listening prayer but this one did not stick with me as much as other books I have read on the subject. It is organized rather strangely, and I thought they made it much more complicated than it needs to be.

[Mary Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use these tools all the time as a pastor leading sozo ministry

[Audra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A practical book on healing prayer and deliverance.

[Jo Parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful practical explanation and a variety of application tools for Sozo prayer ministry.

[Alice Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

This technique is unique, easy to learn and powerful! It is written in simple terms anyone can understand, and that makes it easy to institute into a practice, or your daily life.

[David Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great tool for counseling by listening to God and leading others into freedom in Christ. Very thorough and grew out of a lifetime of experience.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

this bok was fantastic and life changing. the tools you learn are priceless!!

[Claudia Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A scriptural and very clear apologetic for Healing Prayer as a tool in bringing freedom.