Michael Kelley (1)

There is an intensity in walking through devastating trials that strips away all the layers that we normally protect ourselves with. Michael Kelley rehearses for us the process of those layers being stripped away and how at the bottom of everything he found a sovereign, loving God.
Michael's son was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 years old. We see a bit of the story of the battle with the cancer through dad's eyes. The real battle that we see is the battle that went on in Michael as he show more wrestled with God over his son's cancer. An illuminating look as we are forced to consider the idols in our own heart that need to be abandoned as God does his gracious work in us. show less

I can't imagine getting the news that a child has leukemia. In "Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal" that's the news that Michael and his wife Jana hear about their two year old son Joshua. The author doesn't sugar coat the story, instead his honesty as his family comes to terms with the diagnosis, gives the reader a true glimpse of how anyone's life can quickly change. Michael allows us to see his struggles and doubts but more than that we see God's love and faithfulness in the pages of this show more story.
Overall, a story that I felt would be emotionally wrenching, instead it left me feeling uplifted and encouraged.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. show less

This inductive and topical Bible study on Christian terminology has excellent content, application, questions and leader's guide. Kelley looks at Christian words that we tend to overuse and don't know the true meanings. The DVD segments were approximately 7 minutes long and good. Highly recommended for seekers -mature believers. (reviews 2015-16, Tom Brennan)

When their two-year-old son is diagnosed with leukemia, Michael and Jana Kelley's life screeches to a halt as they devote themselves one hundred percent to his care and cure. What ensues is an emotional and spiritual realization, an awakening, that literally builds a firm foundation with the One who sees and knows all.

Kelley leads us through his journey, and how an incredible three years with his son's illness brought him to where he is today.

I give this book Five Stars and a big Thumbs show more Up!

****DISCLOSURE: This bok was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for an independent and non-biased rview.

This book was completed on 5 July 2012. show less