Author: daciankeatonministries

Over the last 2000 years of Christianity we sure have mucked things up.  We've taken a gospel message that is so pure, simple and powerful and complicated it beyond reasoning.  We've made being a Christian so confusing and befuddling.  It's turns people away leaving them scratching their head and not able to understand what in … Continue reading Who Do You Say that I Am?

I'm sitting at my breakfast table reflecting on yesterday's events overwhelmed with gratitude.  Have you ever been given a gift so big you felt unworthy to receive it? This was our day yesterday.  Let me try to explain. Over a year ago we felt the Lord calling us away from the rural Kentucky community in … Continue reading Lessons from a Red-Breasted Robin

Last weekend the unspeakable happened.  One of those things that when the news hits you, you wait to be waken up from a bad dream.  You wait for someone to tell you it's not real.  A bad sucker punch in the gut. When I got the news about Jonathan Lindeman's motorcycle accident, my heart sank. … Continue reading A Mother’s Heart on the Loss of Her Son

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

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

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

"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

"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