Doreen Virtue - Deceived No More: How Jesus Led Me out of the New Age and into His Word

Praise for Deceived No More

Doreen Virtue not only provides a fascinating account of how the Lord led her from error to truth and from darkness to light, but she also provides wise and needed cautions about how the kind of faulty thinking that she earlier championed has infiltrated the church. Those who read it will thus benefit not just from an exciting and encouraging conversion story, but also by way of the enhanced discernment needed in an age of widespread biblical illiteracy.

RANDAL ROBERTS, DMIN, PRESIDENT AND PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY, WESTERN SEMINARY, PORTLAND, OREGON

Doreen Virtue is a wonderful example of a life made new in Jesus Christ, and her story is important for the world to hear. She has an experience and a perspective most Christians dont have, having been an influential voice in the New Age movement. What Jesus led her intoa deep and true knowledge of God in and through Gods Wordis an even better story.

DAVID GUZIK, AUTHOR AND BIBLE COMMENTATOR

Writing from the heart but using Gods Word as sure footing, Doreen Virtue recounts her experiences in Christian Science and the New Age and how she unexpectedly came into the light of Christ, an event that turned her life upside down but also gave her the peace she had sought but never found. This book will be helpful and encouraging to Christians as well as revealing to those who might be dabbling in the New Age.

MARCIA MONTENEGRO, FOUNDER, CHRISTIAN ANSWERS FOR THE NEW AGE; AUTHOR OF SPELLBOUND: THE PARANORMAL SEDUCTION OF TODAYS KIDS

There is nothing new about the New Age movement. Its in reality an old age movement that began when Adam sinned, and then tried to hide from God. This publication pulls back the fig leaves with love, with gentleness, with brutal honesty, and with sound biblical doctrine. May God use this fascinating and wonderfully insightful book to bring many to the truth that is alone in Jesus.

RAY COMFORT, CEO AND FOUNDER OF LIVINGWATERS.COM

Beautifully written book that documents Doreens experiences in the New Age, and her painful account of facing persecution while being in the public eye after renouncing her New Age involvement to follow Jesus Christ. Doreen holds nothing back, and fearlessly exposes deception, while shining a light on biblical truth. As a former New Ager myself, I found myself reliving many of her same experiences. Excellent book, and highly recommended source to bring those out of deception.

TARA CHELIOUDAKIS, AUTHOR OF THE NARROW PATH: ESCAPING THE GRIPS OF DECEPTION WHILE DISCOVERING HIS WAY, LIFE, AND TRUTH

Rarely do we get a glimpse into the life and thinking of a former false prophet. Doreen expresses genuine sorrow and lovingly points the reader to the Scriptures in her revealing, personal journey out of deception. I pray that those within the New Age, and those within Christs church will recognize the demonic spiritual realities behind experiences and practices not grounded in Scripture.

BRANDON KIMBER, FILMMAKER, DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN GOSPEL: CHRIST ALONE

Deceived No More exposes deceptive New Age doctrine and practices through Doreens captivating, yet informative, story. Those directly affected by New Age teachings will find it life-giving. Those who arent will be surprised to learn just how much these teachings have influenced the culture, and even the church. But, enlightening as it may be, Deceived No More is, above all, a beautiful testament to the mercy and saving grace of Christ.

MICHELLE LESLEY, WOMENS DISCIPLESHIP BLOGGER AND SPEAKER, MICHELLELESLEY.COM

Read this book to save yourself or others from years of regret and deception. Deceived No More is filled with insider insights into the New Age movement and gems of spiritual discernment. Doreen shares advice gleaned from her own painful lessons, after realizing she had spent most of her life as a false prophet leading others into falsehood. This book sounds the alarm in a culture where New Age teachings have been mainstreamed and are even gaining entrance into Christian churches through a growing movement of self-declared apostles and prophets.

HOLLY PIVEC, COAUTHOR OF GODS SUPER-APOSTLES: ENCOUNTERING THE WORLDWIDE PROPHETS AND APOSTLES MOVEMENT; FOUNDER OF SPIRITOFERROR.ORG

This book has something for just about everyone, including atheists, the rich and famous, new believers, New Agers, those involved with mysticism, the religious, as well as seasoned Christians. We could all glean a lot from this book, especially when it comes to discerning truth from error. Not only has Doreens salvation and testimony already blessed numerous people, her new efforts continue to impact many all over the world. I am looking forward to see how her book will continue to fulfill her longing to help individuals all over the globe.

MARK BAKER, AUTHOR OF DIVINE DESIGN, GODS BLUEPRINT FOR A THRIVING MARRIAGE; FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF HOPE FOR LIFE BIBLICAL COUNSELING AND EQUIPPING MINISTRY, WWW.HOPEFORLIFEONLINE.COM/

Doreen Virtue has the most significant public testimony in the history of alternative spirituality. Her story is an incredible display of Gods saving grace, and her journey through the occult to Christ as outlined in this book is so mind-blowing that anything short of a miracle cant explain it. This is an absolute must-read.

STEVEN BANCARZ, FORMER NEW AGE TEACHER, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SECOND COMING OF THE NEW AGE

Its a miracle that Im writing this book, and a testimony to Gods sovereignty. I pray that this book will give you insight into the mind of a New Age false prophet so that you can detect and avoid deception yourself.

The Bible warns us of the dangers of following a false prophet. False prophets can lead us away from salvation, as I discovered in following the false prophet Mary Baker Eddy since childhood. If Id died before learning about and having faith in the true Jesus and the true gospel, I couldve been cast into eternal torment. So, this topic is a salvific issue. Unsaved people who follow false teachers may never hear the gospel. They may never learn who Jesus truly is and why He had to die for us. To be saved from eternal damnation that we all earn for our sins (Romans 3:23; 6:23), we must confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 10:911).

I also pray that if you have loved ones who are following false prophets, this book will help you understand their mindset, which is useful for your witnessing.

In addition, Ive written this book to support those whove come out of deception, and who have post-traumatic symptoms and reoccurring thoughts about the past. May the pages of this book offer you comfort and practical solutions, as well as encouragement that Jesus can turn around anyones life.

On January 7, 2017, I had a profound experience that catapulted me out of my career as a top-selling New Age author: I surrendered my life to Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I lost almost everything and everyone in order to follow Jesus, as youll read in this book. I went from a first-class lifestyle to becoming a humble servant starting over at age fifty-eight and entering seminary at age sixty. I endured cruel slander, gossip, and persecution from New Agers who took my conversion as a personal betrayal and who insisted that I somehow instantly get my old products off the market (even though I wasnt selling the items myself and had asked my former publishers to stop selling them).

This is my story of learning to trust God after nearly wasting a lifetime being independent and willful. I stopped trying to predict and control the future and instead learned to lean on Gods sovereignty. Jesus saved my soul from deception and opened my eyes to His truth. Im grieved over what I experienced and did during my time as a New Age teacher. Im a wretched sinner, as youll read in these pages. My life was a train wreck because I previously followed New Age principles. Before Jesus saved me, I was heading straight to hell without realizing it.