By Kate Orson2023-04-18T12:24:00
Should Christians participate in contemplative prayer and meditation? Kate Orson, who was previously immersed in new age practises, gives her view
Before converting to Christianity last year, I was involved in ‘new age’ practices and spent many hours meditating. This involved trying to focus on my breathing and counting my breaths. At the time, the restful stillness helped me deal with stress and fatigue.
Last year a friend of mine mentioned ‘new age to Jesus’ testimonies on YouTube and I was curious.
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