A transformative journey through faith, helping you navigate life’s challenges by anchoring your soul in the unchanging truth of who you were created to be.
Brian R. Keller is a seventy-four-year-old husband, caregiver, former nursing assistant, and ordained pastor who grew up in the Serbian Orthodox Church. His life has been shaped by hardship, including a traumatic brain injury in 1982, decades of depression, multiple marriages, and a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease.
“We can turn toward God, learn to be kind, help others, and find real peace. Or we can let hate, bitterness, and the pull of evil win. I’ve lived both ways. I know which one is worth it.”
“I forgave my father not because he asked, but because I needed to be free.” — Brian R. Keller “My words aren’t fancy. They’re just true.”
“God used every broken piece to bring me here.” — Brian R. Keller “If even one person chooses forgiveness after reading this book, then every painful memory was worth sharing.”
Brian R. Keller
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I am a Child of God
The Heart of the Book
I AM CHILD OF GOD is not a story of fame, success, or easy victories. It is the story of a man who survived himself. From a childhood overshadowed by a father’s rage to broken marriages, a life-altering head injury, crushing depression, political defeats, and a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease with no cure, Brian R. Keller has walked through darkness most people never speak about. Yet through every failure, every hospital room, every regret, and every moment of shame, one truth remained-God never left him. This deeply CHILD OF GOD honest memoir reveals a life shaped by pain but transformed by forgiveness. It is about choosing light over bitterness, faith over despair, and surrender over pride. At seventy-four years old, facing mortality with clarity, Brian shares the most lam a important lesson he has learned: it is never too late to forgive, never too late to change, and never too late to choose God.
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What Readers Are Saying
"Brian's honesty is what impacted me most. He doesn't try to hide his failures or present himself as a hero. Instead, he shows how faith helped him keep moving forward despite overwhelming challenges."
Sarah Mitchell
"This memoir reminded me that forgiveness is often more about healing ourselves than the people who hurt us. Brian's story with his father stayed with me long after I finished the book."
James Thornton
"The book is raw, emotional, and incredibly real. I appreciated the author's willingness to discuss depression and mental health from a faith-based perspective."
Rebecca Collins
"I found myself rooting for Brian throughout the entire book. His journey proves that a difficult past does not have to define the rest of your life."
Michael Anderson
"The chapters about loss, loneliness, and finding hope again were especially moving. This book offers encouragement to anyone facing difficult circumstances."
Linda Brooks
"Brian's experiences with injury, depression, and personal setbacks demonstrate extraordinary resilience. The message of redemption is both powerful and inspiring."
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