All New age articles
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ArticleFrom the New Age to new life in Jesus
Growing up without faith, Lucinda Button (Lu) dove into all that the New Age had to offer in an attempt to heal inner wounds, only to find it never held the lasting peace she was searching for. Then Jesus revealed Himself to her, and her life took a complete U-turn. Today, she runs she runs The Bridge Ministry, supporting those moving from the New Age to Jesus
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OpinionShe said Jesus spoke to her — the shocking truth behind ‘A Course in Miracles’
Kate Orson shares how a fellow Christian convert’s return to New Age spirituality led her to investigate the teachings of A Course in Miracles, a hugely influential book endorsed by figures such as Oprah Winfrey. She explores why its message can sound remarkably Christian on the surface while presenting a radically different view of Jesus, sin and salvation.
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OpinionI almost bought a copper bracelet: Why ‘energy protection’ is luring Christian women — and what it’s really replacing
Tabby Kibugi recently found herself drawn to the growing online fascination with copper bracelets promising peace, comfort, and spiritual reassurance during a difficult season of uncertainty. Her experience prompted a deeper reflection on why many young Christian women are turning toward modern spiritual practices in search of security, and what can happen when trust slowly shifts away from God.
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ArticleLet’s not be fooled - thoughts on the 'divine feminine'
Kate Orson unpacks where the term the ‘divine feminine’ comes from and states her case as to why it is not compatible with Christianity
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ArticleWhat’s our image of God?
Veronica Zundel believes we should be free to explore the ‘divine feminine’ – but to stay clear of what is being espoused by New Agers
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OpinionCharlotte Church and her love of Adam’s mythological first wife, Lilith
Writer Kate Orson explores singer Charlotte Church’s fascination with Lilith, the mythical first wife of Adam. Kate traces how Lilith evolved from an ancient demon to a modern feminist icon—and what that says about our search for spiritual truth.
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Opinion‘Tarot cards are a definite no for Christians, and this is why’
Tarot reading may seem like harmless spiritual curiosity, but writer Kate Orson warns that it opens doors Christians are never meant to walk through. She explains the hidden dangers behind tarot’s mystical appeal — and why only God, not the cards, holds the truth about our future.
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OpinionThe ‘god’ of Elizabeth Gilbert - why it sounds so attractive - but can be dangerous.
Writer Kate Orson explores Eat, Pray, Love author, Elizabeth Gilbert’s spiritual journey, highlighting her use of “Love” as a god-like presence. While it sounds appealing, Orson warns it can lead seekers away from the true God in Christ.
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OpinionChurches are offering congregants personality tests to help determine their gifts
‘We live in a spiritual world, and if someone is not following God, then it’s possible that their ideas could come from negative sources,’ says Kate Orton, as she considers the roots of personality tests.
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Opinion‘I was a psychic medium, until I got so scared and ran to Jesus’
‘We believed we served the “light” and brought healing to people and the earth,’ says Elizabeth Klanga, until she discovered the dark side, and realised Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life.
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Opinion‘Why I don’t do yoga’
Yoga is seen as acceptable by many Christians, but Kate Orson says: ’claiming you can do yoga as a non-spiritual practice is a bit like thinking you can eat cake for the healthy proteins and vitamins while not absorbing the sugar.’
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Opinion‘As a young Christian, I took ayahuasca like Jada Pinkett Smith, and this was my experience’
Dissatisfied with church, our Woman Alive contributor started seeking answers in New Age practices, culminating in a two day ayahuasca ceremony. Instead of bringing peace, she felt oppressed by demons. Only Jesus gave her the answers she was looking for.
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OpinionTwin Flames Documentary on Netflix, what it got right, and what it’s missing from a Christian perspective
The idea of ‘twin flames’ is that a soul sometimes gets split between two bodies. In reviewing ’Escaping Twin Flames’, Kate Orson explains why the concept is both wrong and dangerous.
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OpinionShould Christians ‘manifest’ things? Or is it a dangerous new age practice?
Writer Rebecca Hunter-Kelm explores the increasingly popular trend of ‘manifesting’ and whether it can be done in a Christian way that glorifies God.
