Escaping the Cauldron Blog Tour with Kristine McGuire

 
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.
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Emma & Thelma

Emma meets with Thelma

Five years ago, when Emma Grace was born, and she was sent to Cook Children's hospital, I emailed several friends and asked for prayer for her.  I had seen Thelma at the WOF Conference in August, and felt led to send her a prayer request for Emma as well.  She responded to my email saying she would pray.  I had no doubt she would pray, but was so surprised to hear from her.  That wasn't the only time I heard from Thelma.  She emailed me several times to ask how Emma was doing.  Thelma and I hadn't emailed each other, about Emma anyway for a while after Emma came home.  When Emma turned two years old, I received an email from Thelma, asking how Emma was doing.  I just started crying.  It meant so much to me to know that she remembered Emma as busy as she is and of all the prayer requests she had for others.  Thank you Thelma.  Was so blessed to have you over for lunch and to meet you face to face. If you didn't see Thelma last night at Summer Rain at First Baptist Robinson, you missed a Blessing!
God Bless you and thank each of you for your continued prayers for Emma.
Nancy

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Thelma and I had a wonderful time with you ladies, and Pastor Mike, at lunch and for the conference. Thank you! And, may those who attended continue to be refresh, renewed, and revived!

A note to Karen:

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updates

Will post more detailed comments about Summer Rain 2010 when have time - just hit and miss right now, but I would like to ask those that are 'followers' to please post their comments and pictures. Also - instructions as to HOW to become a follower. Several people have told me that they tried to post comments and can't get it to work. And if you would, invite more people to our blog!

Summer Rain 2010 started off with a fantastic lunch hosted by Nancy Guenat & Gloria Moran