This is the fourth week I’ve had the privilege of posting a thank you to some of the endorsers for Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God.

First up this week is Pete Wilson. I wish I knew Pete better, but I live under the illusion that I do because of his blog. Pete is the pastor of Cross Point Church, one of the fastest growing congregations in the Nashville area, and the book Plan B. One of the things that sets him apart is, I think, the openness of his blog, which is disarming enough so that he can punch you between the eyes with good truth. Here’s what he had to say about the book:

Get ready to go on a remarkable journey of what it looks like to watch your world shatter before your very eyes and be forced into a wrestling match with the fears and doubts that inevitably accompany us in our darkest times. Faith is more than a gift we’re given; it’s a tool we must exercise and use in order to experience its supernatural power. Michael Kelley poignantly illustrates the process of turning faith from a noun to a verb and how it can transform and shape our ability to persevere. Everyone needs to read this book.

Next is Jon Acuff, the genius mind behind the hugely read blog Stuff Christians Like. Jon is, quite simply, one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. But his humor has a bigger purpose. Jon has the ability not only to write creatively, but to do so in a way that points you to something deeper. Always. I’m honored by his endorsement:

In the midst of a battle no wants to face, Michael wrestled issues about God and faith and the difficulty of life that most of us will in some way. Honest, heart breaking but beating loudly with hope, Wednesdays were pretty normal is a beautiful book.

I’m privileged to also have the endorsement of Mark Batterson. Mark is a prolific writer, speaker, and pastor from Washington, DC. One of the things I love about him is his constant effort to encourage others to chase hard after God and His great desires in their lives. Countless people have been influenced through his ministry, and I’m so thankful for these words he wrote about the book:

The Christian lives life between earth and heaven, with one foot in each. Michael Kelley captures this dynamic well, taking the reader between sorrow and triumph, pain and joy. I feel very strongly that this story is one that must be shared again and again. You’ll find yourself seeing faith, hope, and ultimately, God, in a much more intimate way than you have before.

Finally is Margaret Feinberg. Margaret is a good friend, a great mind, and an all around fun person. Her whimsical way of writing takes deep, theological concepts and brings them down to understandable and applicable points. If you’ve read much of what she’s written, you find yourself turning the last page and immediately going back to Amazon to see what else you can find that she’s written. I’m grateful for her support of the book:

Anyone who has ever had a sick child will find much needed words of comfort, encouragement, and a powerful reminder that you’re not alone. Whether for yourself or your friends, you’ll discover divine solace in these pages.

I’m excited next Wednesday to share endorsements from Dr. Russell Moore, JD Greear, and Michael Card.

You can pre-order Wednesdays Were Pretty Normal: A Boy, Cancer, and God here.