The First Thirty-Nine

I'd always wanted to help people, but my life felt pointless compared to the lives of people who were positively influencing the world. But giving my life to God and accepting His grace-filled forgiveness for my sins initiated the death of my self-centered desires. I found purpose in Him and the ending I needed for my story- transformation and new life. Reaching the end of myself, I decided I could help other hurting people if I told my story-the story of everyone who reaches the end of themselves and humbly comes to Jesus for new life. This is the good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ. This book is dedicated to the fatherless and to those who have suffered or are currently suffering from domestic abuse. My prayer is two-fold: that these individuals find someone they can talk to, and that they realize their true identity and worth in Jesus Christ.

Brandon Keane

"I am delighted to encourage you to read Brandon's story! The First Thirty-Nine reads like a love story of God who pursued Brandon through his life's agonies. Anyone with past or present pain can find hope in Brandon's experience with the life-changing power of surrender to the glory and lordship of Jesus."

Steve DeWitt, Senior Pastor, Bethel Church, Crown Point, Indiana, and author of Eyes Wide Open