Escaping the Cauldron - Book Review

How many of us feel a little in awe of the occult? Scary movies, paranormal books, seemingly innocent children's games, whatever, and this time of year is conducive to such feelings and curiosities. What would a Christian who had come out of all this have to say about it? I admit I did have some amount of trepidation when I signed up to review this book. Would this author seek to combine witchcraft and Christianity? That would be tantamount to combining oil and water and having the mixture not separate.



And, what would cause a Christian to turn from God to occultic practices? She answers those questions beautifully and pointedly - without reservation and judgment. She doesn't blame her choices and situations on others. Instead she accepts responsibility for her own actions and reactions, and that was rather refreshing.



The author states in her introduction:

"...I pursued purity as a means of having a deeper connection with God...The life I created became narrow-minded and legalistic...I lost a vital part of my understanding about God. His grace. I lost sight of the merciful nature of my Savior."

Many of us, Christians included, find paranormal things mysterious and beguiling. Enticing, even. What started as an innocent look at a seemingly harmless religion brought her down a dark, scary path that was all but innocent.



The author states:

"I became a Christian witch. Did I lose my mind or Bible? There is no such thing as a Chrsitian witch. Who would even believe such a thing as even possible? Someone influenced by a postmodern society. A person hungry for spirituality without rules."



Friends, Satan is alive and well. And he's as beguiling and crafty as ever. Christians must not ignore the truths placed before us in God's Word. The battle is alive and well, and we're facing a formidable enemy.



I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a deeper understanding of these things without leaving your Christian beliefs behind. Well written and engaging, this book can be used not only to better understand, but help Christians not shy away from reaching out to those who have lost their way or are embroiled in the occult. Kristine McGuire has a message. A clear, confident message that needs to be shared with others who may have felt the draw and enticement of the occult.



This isn't just a story of one woman's release from the occult, but of God's steadfast love, grace and mercy. His love and attention toward a prodigal. Is it possible for a Christian to become embroiled in witchcraft and come out again?

I ask you,

Is anything too hard for God?

1 John 1:9



Quotes:

-The Bible simply became a book of wisdom, literature, and history. I rejected it as the inerrant Eord of God, embracing spiritual experience as my guide. - how many times have we heard the same thing?

-I avoided the corporate church experience - another, oft-used argument.

-I'm spiritual but not religious. - dangerous beginnings down a dark path

-Spiritual syncretism is the blending of otherwise incompatible belief systems into a unified whole. This is the foundation of Christian witchcraft

-Freedom found me the day I realized I was not bound to witchcraft. - this is the authors own words when she realized God's grace and mercy were offered to her. And it was as much grace and mercy He offered those who had never become involved in the occult or witchcraft. Yes. The grace and mercy He offers to every one today. All she had to do?

Accept it.

The same as everyone else.





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