Christian, Inspirational
Date Published: Nov. 30, 2018
Publisher: Lucid Books
After having several children, parents often feel well-equipped to take on the challenges of another child. When Matt and Tammy Parker decided to add a child to their family, they had little idea of the blessings and struggles God had in store for them. The Crucible's Fire paints a picture of God's steadfast love through trials as he holds one family in the loving and protective crucible of his faithfulness. Readers will learn:
· The raw emotion of unexpected hardship
· How to rely on God for strength
· The beauty of God's faithfulness when it seems all hope is lost
· How to trust in God through their own dark night of the soul
· The sanctification that comes only through the refining fire of trials
· Strengthen your own trust in God's refining faithfulness as you join this family through the joys and pains of raising a special needs child.
Interview with the Author
What
is the hardest part of writing your books?
Finishing. I work and rework until it is
hard to get a finished product. I have to make myself work to a deadline and
work toward completion.
What
songs are most played on your Ipod?
First of all, I’m an Android guy. :D But
on my Spotify, I play a Christian Mix and Lecrae radio station. I love
Christian rap, followed closely by an eclectic mix of 80’s hair bands and
contemporary Christian praise and worship.
Do
you have critique partners or beta readers?
Yes. I have two very good friends who
proof my work, in addition to my wife. I also have a fairly large Launch team,
I think there are 15 of them, who sometimes serve as beta readers.
What
book are you reading now?
“Abide in Christ” by Andrew Murray
How
did you start your writing career?
I started writing at a very young age. I
wrote short stories, poems, lots of different things. I hadn’t written much in
many years, especially after my daughter was born. There simply wasn’t time. As
I published my blog, people would say things like, “you should write all this down
in a book.” My dad printed out and kept every note, every email, and every blog
post. That finally gave me the push to go ahead and put it all together. That’s
when my love for writing was rekindled and I haven’t looked back since!
Tell
us about your next release.
I have three distinct passions as they
pertain to writing: Special needs parenting, Foster / Adoptive care, and
Discipleship. The next release will probably be focused on being a foster /
adoptive parent and the things we have learned from that experience.
About the Author
Matt Parker serves as a high school teacher in rural East Texas and has served as a bi-vocational minister for almost 25 years. He has recently retired from pastoral ministry to develop discipleship materials to encourage the saints and help deepen their walk with the Lord. He is married to Tammy, his high school sweetheart, and together they have four biological children, three adopted children, one granddaughter, and serve as foster parents.
Their youngest daughter, Brynna, was born with severe physical and developmental delays. Over the past decade, Matt has kept friends and family updated on her condition, progress, and their sanctification through email and his ministry blog at The Crucible's Fire.
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