Finally
After 15 years of writing through surgeries, planting churches, starting up ministries, pastoring, ministering in Brazil, Napal, England, Philippines, Indonesia, Uganda, Senegal, Kenya, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kazakhstan, India, Turkey and Mexico...and numerous prophesies...the book is finished. THANK YOU JESUS!!! I'm so thankful to the Lord for helping me finish what we started together such a long time ago. The book was written to help Christians not just survive the difficult seasons of life, but to thrive. This book was written with you in mind; to give you hope and to guide you on your journey of healing. When the Lord told me it was time to start writing “Out of the Septic Tank”, I resisted.
“Lord, I can’t write a book in my present condition. I’m hurting. I’m in pain. The events of my life have reached crisis proportions. I have difficulty writing in the best of times; I certainly wouldn’t be able to string two sensible words together at this point in my life.”
Have you ever tried arguing with God? Have you ever won? I have tried on a number of occasions to debate an issue with the Lord, but I‘ve never even come close to winning. This time was no exception.
“Child, crisis is exactly what I want you to write about. Write about the enemy’s attempts to destroy and my plans to restore. Explain to my children that not only can they survive crisis, but they can grow through it as well. Because you are there yourself, you will not be tempted to give empty platitudes and easy advice. Write from your heart Chris, share all that I am teaching you through this time of pain and loss. Now is the right time.”
“Lord, I can’t write a book in my present condition. I’m hurting. I’m in pain. The events of my life have reached crisis proportions. I have difficulty writing in the best of times; I certainly wouldn’t be able to string two sensible words together at this point in my life.”
Have you ever tried arguing with God? Have you ever won? I have tried on a number of occasions to debate an issue with the Lord, but I‘ve never even come close to winning. This time was no exception.
“Child, crisis is exactly what I want you to write about. Write about the enemy’s attempts to destroy and my plans to restore. Explain to my children that not only can they survive crisis, but they can grow through it as well. Because you are there yourself, you will not be tempted to give empty platitudes and easy advice. Write from your heart Chris, share all that I am teaching you through this time of pain and loss. Now is the right time.”
Well...I started but the demands of ministry kept my writing time to a minimum. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it. No...maybe I need to be honest here. I was comfortable being the woman who was writing a book, but really didn't want to do what needed to be done to get it out where people can receive help through it. I was afraid. Afraid of the unknown, afraid of rejection, afraid of failure...and any other fear you can think of. So I dragged my feet. But God put an end to the procrastination, and now the book is published and I have to do the very thing I was afraid of, and that is promote the book. I'm asking you to help me by praying for me and also participating in the following interview. THANK YOU...and God bless you...
Please Join Terry Whalin of Intermedia Publishing Group and IMPRBOOKS.COM as we interview Chris McQuay, Author of “Out of the Septic Tank.
To participate in this interview, please use the following link for submitting questions and for more information http://mail.clctoday.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://tinyurl.com/McQuayInterview
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How to thrive not just survive a crisis!
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Chris McQuay is the founder and president of Heart-to-Heart Ministries International, a ministry to help women know they are loved and valued by God. She has served as a pastor and missionary alongside her husband Jerry since 1972. In 1990 they founded the Christian Life Center, a multi-ethnic church in suburban Chicago which has grown to more than 2,500 members from over 30 different nations, with locations in Tinley Park and Shorewood, Illinois and South Bend, Indiana.
A licensed Christian counselor, Chris is the author of two earlier books, Broken Vessels and Behold Thy Handmaid. She is the mother of three adult children, Chad, Jen and Brent, and two granddogs, Jasper and Pedro.
“Chris McQuay is no voice. As an articulate communicator of the gospel, a wife, mother and licensed counselor, she brings to her audience a multilayered approach to her ability to communicate truths. You will be enlightened, encouraged and excited to discover simple answers to complex life situations.”
Bishop Joseph L. Garlington, Sr. Senior Pastor of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh
Presiding Bishop
Reconciliation Ministries International: A Network of Churches and Ministries
“Out of the Septic Tank offers a practical, down-to-earth, and sometimes even humorous approach to crisis. It's a must-read for anyone struggling with the stressful, difficult and painful events that life sometimes brings.”
Mark Batterson
Lead Pastor, National Community Church
Washington, D.C.
“You’ve never read a book quite like this. Be prepared to cry, to smile, and to take some notes! Out of the Septic Tank provides you with steps for healing, growth and new purpose for your life. It will not only help you get better. It will help you be better!”
Alice Smith
Best selling author and internationally-known speaker
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1 Comments:
Hi Pastor Chris...
There are more people supporting you than you can even imagine. How could we not when it is God ordained? Time will show the truth of this statement. I bought the book as soon as I found about it because I wanted to support you and what God is doing through you. He will/has move/d other people to do the same because we NEED to hear His words...words of promise, preparation, healing and restoration. Thank you for facing your fears to bring us what He desires us to receive.
Tracey
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