Book Review - From New Age to New Life, by Sandra Clifton, D Min

A Story of Deliverance from Darknessexperience was the first step in a lonely, hard,
Formerly well known TV psychic, Dr. Sandraand a strenuous time of learning in a hands on
Clifton, tells the story of her spiritual journey. Intraining program on life, for Sandra and her
her new book "From New Age to New Life"husband Terry.
Clifton shares her own experiences and clearlyThis book is written to provide pastors and
alerts the reader of the deception, nature, andteachers with a deeper understanding of the
thought behind New Age practices. Sandra alsooccult and New Age movement. It will also
offers practical observations and sensitive waysprovide all believers an evangelistic tool, specifically
to converse and intercede for those caught up infor addressing the needs of those ensnared in
New Age beliefs.these movements.
Sandra tells how the seeds of the gospel wereI personally appreciated the opportunities given
planted by her grandfather. She values thewithin each chapter to "Reflect," to consider
Christian heritage and the part it has played in her"What Can Be Done," and to apply suggested
spiritual journey. Distraught by a failed marriage,prayer stratagem. This helped in making
Sandra, moved to Los Angeles. She soonapplication of the final chapter which accentuates
contacted a professional therapist for counseling.the importance of intercessory prayer and offers
An early session opened the door for participatingsuggested prayers for family members, spouses,
in a lab experimentation session emphasizing mindfriends, and other needs.
power or psychic abilities. This in turn led toThe book is also helpful for the lay person who is
experiencing ESP, guest appearances on radio andministering to loved ones, friends, and associates
television talk shows, and a TV contract.involved in the occult/New Age. It provides
As Sandra looked deeper into the darkness ofguidelines for pastors for counseling those
the occult and New Age tenets she continued tosteeped in New Age and occult dogma. There are
find success, became recognized as a popularquestions for the church leader to use in study
speaker at conferences and conventionsgroups relating to postmodern relativism, occult
discussing the power and control that can comeand New Age. The book is practical for use by
through exercising the power of the mind. On oneseminary students being equipped to minister to
occasion she had a "Damascus Road" experiencethose influenced by New Age teaching.
as the Lord made known His claim on her life. The