What is the book about?
The book is part testimony of how I went from committed, albeit legalistic, Christian for twenty-nine years to witch, medium, and ghost hunter for eight years before God restored my faith and life. It details my personal struggle with trying to be “the perfect Christian” while being drawn to the Occult from childhood. The book is also a Biblical study that examines the current pop-cultural interest in the occult (in particular ghosts, hauntings, and mediums) and how this interest is affecting Christians as well as their beliefs about the supernatural.
Why call it Escaping the Cauldron?
This is actually the first book in a series, What Christians Need to Know about the Occult. It is a series of collections written from my former experiences as a witch, medium, and ghost hunter. This book is primarily about ghost hunting, mediumship, and the paranormal but I chose “Escaping the Cauldron” as the main title because witchcraft was truly my entry into the arena of occult interest and exploration including such things as divination, psychic ability, spirit guides, mediumship, ghost hunting, etc.
What do you think is the most important chapter of the book?
I think there are many important chapters but “Spiritual Warfare” and “How Should Christians Respond?”are the two which take everything discussed in the previous chapters bringing it all together, helping the reader understand their authority in Jesus Christ and leading the way to a ready defense for any kind of paranormal or supernatural event they may experience in their life as a Christian.
What do you hope to accomplish with this book?
I hope to inform and equip Christians with information about the occult. Additionally I pray the church will begin to acknowledge the presence of the spiritual world around us and listen to people who come forward with stories or claims of paranormal experiences without dismissing them immediately. When the church refuses to listen or offer any Biblical assistance, many people are forced to seek help elsewhere. This generally means seeking out ghost hunters, mediums, and psychics. I also hope to encourage Christians who may be questioning their faith to seek a deeper relationship with God, especially if they are stuck in a form of legalism. Our answers truly can be found in Jesus Christ.
Where is the book currently available to purchase?
The book is available in paperback and Kindle editions at Amazon. The book is also available in paperback and e-book editions at my blog site: Kristine ReMixed at www.KristineMcGuire.com and Lulu Publishing.
How are you available to the Christian community?
I write a daily blog, Kristine ReMixed at www.KristineMcGuire.com, on a variety of topics including faith, marriage, prayer, spiritual gifts, and the occult. I also work with my husband through Big Fish Ministries at www.BigFishMinistries.com, ministering through speaking with him at church and para-church events about marriage, facilitating seven day or special event prayer rooms, helping the homeless, etc. I am also available to speak at any youth, women’s, or church events on a variety of Christian topics.
Giveaway:
Win a copy of the book Escaping The Cauldron by Kristine McGuire
How to enter:
Leave a comment below stating why you would like to win the book.
Giveaway ends September 15, 2010 at 11:59pm Central time.
(Disclosure: The author has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. I will be giving away my copy to the winner.)
This is super interesting to me. My MIL has a close, close friend that I believe is being drawn in by an occult. The friend is a believer, but somehow doesn’t see the connection between the Word and what she is seeing/doing. I am hoping it would help me/MIL.
This sounds very interesting…I would like to hear her testimony. I believe it is good to be aware of things others believe so you can be prepared with answers when they need them. Kristine may be able to shed light on this topic for many of us, who are not familiar with this stuff. I am sure whoever wins the book (whether myself, or someone else)…it will go to the person God knows can use it for their witnessing and outreach to others! :)
I’d love to win a copy of this book because it looks amazing! :)
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Hi! Thank you so much for allowing me to share information about Escaping the Cauldron. I hope whoever wins the book finds the information helpful! God Bless :D
The books looks very interesting & eye opening. I’m an Atheist, but I like to read about religion to become more knowledgeable on it.
Wow…this is an amazing story and testimony, it sounds like. I would love the chance to read it.
Oh my, I have already entered this giveaway before. Could you please delete this comment and the one I just made so I am not *cheating*? Thank you and I am so sorry about that!