I am an avid reader. I love to digest a great book with a great message. I love hearing the messages the Lord has put on people's hearts. Many times a book and it's message will evoke emotions from me. Tears. Anger. Inspiration. Sadness. It all depends on the message. My most recent read has … Continue reading Powerful & Free
Author: daciankeatonministries
Wife. Mom. Lover of Jesus. Encourager. My passion is empowering other Believers go behind the veil and life the abundant life Jesus gave us.
Disappointed with God
Have you ever lived through a season where you just felt disappointed. You were so sure about something only to have it not turn out the way you imagined? These are hard moments. They are even more difficult when they are moments when you feel God has disappointed you. It's been 8 months since my … Continue reading Disappointed with God
You Will Have Troubles
There's a twisted belief system rooted in the popular "prosperity gospel" that says if a Believer has enough faith bad things won't happen to them. I'm not sure where this came from, but part of me used to believe it. A small part of me used to believe that bad things only happened to people … Continue reading You Will Have Troubles
Ephesians 5:22-33
Recently, I met a gentleman who was on the verge of leaving his wife after almost 30 years of marriage. After he admitted why he had a suitcase with him, my heart ached. I immediately started praying in my spirit about the Lord's will for this encounter. I don't believe in coincidences. I believe in … Continue reading Ephesians 5:22-33
I am Chosen
"Dear brothers and sisters, you are dearly loved by God and we know that he has chosen you to be his very own." (1 Thessalonians 1:4) When I say the following words, what comes to your mind? Second Grade. Gym class. Kick ball. Picking teams. For me, these words druge up a lot of negative … Continue reading I am Chosen
God-Esteem
"Esteem: to regard highly or favorably; to regard with respect or admiration; to consider as of certain value or of certian type; to regard" Over the years I've heard a lot about developing self-esteem in yourself and your kids. I've seen dozens of parenting strategies to help raise whole and confident kids by developing their … Continue reading God-Esteem
Romans 8:18-39
My meditations over the last few days have been on this passage from Romans 8:18-39 (The Passion Translation). Enjoy! No commentary from me today. I'll let the Holy Spirit marinade it in your heart. "I am convinced that any suffering we endure is less than nothing compared to the magnitude of glory that is about to … Continue reading Romans 8:18-39
The Lord Will Provide the Sacrifice
There is one story in the Old Testament that makes me marvel -- The Lord testing Abraham in Genesis 22. I mean... every time I read it I can't help but think, "What in the world, Lord!?" Isaac was the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise. Abraham and Sarah waited and waited and waited for this … Continue reading The Lord Will Provide the Sacrifice
What Fruit Are You Eating?
There's a lot of chatter in our churches about producing fruit. We need to be attached to the vine so we produce good fruit. We judge church health by the fruit its members produce and by what fruit we see coming out of it. I think producing fruit has become the measurement of success for … Continue reading What Fruit Are You Eating?
Under the Circumstances
Did you hear about the man who when asked, "How are you?" responded with "Not bad under the circumstances." Then his questioner laughed and said, "What in the world are you doing under there?" If there is one thing the Lord has pressed on my heart over the last 2 years dealing with this tumor, … Continue reading Under the Circumstances
