The Familyman Book Review
By Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly is my kind of guy. He's a gun-toting, cowboy boot-wearing pastor who likes books that deal with the issues that men face and that offer solid, Biblical advice.

Because I trust his opinion...and he can read, I asked Mark to be The Official Familyman Book Reviewer. My hope is that you'll not only read his reviews, but that you'll take a look at some of the books that he recommends.

You 'da dad,

Mark's Book Reviews

Intoxicated with Babylon: The Seduction of God's People in the Last Days
By Steve Gallagher

What Steve Gallagher addresses, and I did not want to admit, was that there is a seductive spirit of worldliness that deceptively is waging war for my soul and the souls of those around me. He refers to this spirit as Babylon.

Everybody Wants to go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die
By David Crowder, with Mike Hogan

Okay, you either know him or you don’t. He’s one of the freshest faces on the Christian music scene – and if you’ve seen his face, you’ll never forget it. He sports probably the meanest goatee I have ever seen – or coveted.

Refined by Fire: A Family's Triumph of Love and Faith
By Brian and Mel Birdwell

On September 11, 2001, LTC Birdwell was two car lengths from the impact area of the 757 aircraft that slammed into the Pentagon. 2000 degree heat, flames and the concussion from the explosion all had an effect on the colonel.

At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry
By Steve Gallagher

For twenty-five years it held me in its grasp. Ever squeezing the life out of me, pornography was one of the greatest hurdles in my spiritual life to overcome.

Next Generation Leader
By Andy Stanley

Last year my dad died. Just recently I celebrated another birthday. My kids are growing faster than anyone else’s! Is it me or is this ride called “life” moving way too fast?

Finishing Strong - Going the Distance for Your Familly
By Steve Farrar

Early in the book Steve calls for the reader to decide if he will commit to finish strong. He reveals the snags along the way that clutch at your eyes, heart and life. These are the things that will keep you from finishing strong.