the simplicity of faith

330 Pages·2015·1.69 MB·English

by  Keith Allan Goulet

THE
SIMPLICITY
OF
FAITH

“The rise of human awareness”
Keith Allan Goulet
The Wild Rose Ministry LLC
Port Orchard, Washington
A MEDIA MINISTRY
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are those of the author, and are compiled from many sources which
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I dedicate this book to
my two wonderful grandchildren
Paul and Noelle
I love you both dearly

“If you want to be extraordinary,
you must be willing to do
extraordinary things!”

From the novel

FIRST EARTH
“THE GENESIS FACTOR”
Tj Weldonn

CONTENTS
Part one THE ILLUSION

Chapter 1 The beginning
Chapter 2 The grand illusion
Chapter 3 From the light
Chapter 4 Awareness
Chapter 5 Sin
Chapter 6 Born Again
Chapter 7 Forgiveness
Chapter 8 Seeking the divine

Part two TRANSFORMING THE MIND

Chapter 9 How we think
Chapter 10 Mirror reflection
Chapter 11 Revelation
Chapter 12 Guilt
Chapter 13 Walking the talk
Chapter 14 To be a Christian
Part three ACHIEVING GREATNESS

Chapter 15 Shedding the shadow
Chapter 16 How we express our self
Chapter 17 Myths & untruths
Chapter 18 Dream state
Chapter 19 Deriving power
Chapter 20 Epilogue

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
T
here are many people I need to acknowledge and
thank. None of my work would be possible without
the unselfish contributions made to my life, and to
the Ministry by so many trusting and caring people. It is
not practical to name everyone, but will mention a few
who, from the beginning, trusted and had faith in me, even
though the worst of times. Your friendship and love held
my life together when I needed it the most.
First I must mention my little sister Julie. She has been
a trooper right from the start. She and my sister Doreene
took positive steps to reassure me they would always be
there for me. I can confirm that they have been. For those
members of my family who wrote and sent their love and
concern, I thank you for caring enough to write. My friend
Jack, who passed away this past year, will always be
remembered as a real Christian friend who had a very
forgiving and caring heart. I will miss you Jack, and
remember the time and effort you put forth pulling me
back in life, even against my will.
Most of us can look back at our lives and recall one or
two people who entered our lives at a critical time,
changing our future forever. When I arrived that first night
in Sidney, I met such a man. He saw something in me I
would have never recognized in myself. He did not see a
man in crisis, but saw a human being struggling to find
purpose in his life. I was lost in a world filled with
everything that was wrong. What he saw in me was
resignation, almost a complete withdrawal from life. He
saw life in my heart, when there was none in my eyes. I had
given up, and surrendered to the forces outside of myself.
There was only a small thread of something which
connected me to the old life I believed was gone. Cliff was
truly different. His wisdom set him apart from all other
people. He seemed to know, and saw what no one else
seemed to see. He was quick to point out that I wasn‟t just
lost and someone who questioned his faith, but saw that I
had fallen well beyond that into an abyss, a place I never
expected to return from. I had fallen, and only waited to
sink to the bottom. I was waiting for that last breath of air,
which would put me in the ground. The first day, that first
weekend, in just a few short conversations with me, Cliff
reignited in me, a flame that had nearly burned out so long
ago. I do not know why he chose to save me, but he did,
and I am truly grateful for that.
Robert and Joan Bell became my friend nearly fifteen
years ago. I spent many pleasant days having coffee at the
donut shop, and attending cattle sales with my good friend
Bob. He became an anchor in my life, and his friendship
will always be special. I will always cherish the time we
spent together. I especially enjoyed the home cooked
meals, which made me feel right at home. I have been
richly rewarded by the invitation into their life. I thank you
both for your friendship, love and support during such
trying times in my life.
For nearly eight years, Dale and LaDean and the twin
boys, were the total focus of my life. They gave me a place
in the world when I did not believe I had one, and gave
purpose to my life again. Their friendship and love made
my life bearable. I may not have survived if it had not been
for the farm, and the family life they made me a part of. I
am grateful that you cared.
I must mention Tom and his family, as they were a
huge part of my life during those troubled years. Tom gave
me a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream, music. I shall always
be grateful for his kindness and concern.
My friend Woody, the gentle giant who was taken so
suddenly, will always occupy a place in my heart. He has
gone to be with the Lord now, and I will see him one day
soon. Montana was, and will always be a place of renewal
for me. I will always remember what Montana gave to me,
and how it served as a place of restoration and healing. It
gave me back my life, the life I believed was gone forever.
In the book ―Deadly Journey‖, I offered a sincere
apology to my son and his family. He and his family have
every right, and the greatest reasons not to forgive me. The
decision, which took me to Montana, separated me from
him and his family. Todd, his wife Andrea and two
magnificent grandchildren, Paul and Noelle, are the
delights of my life. How blessed I am to have them back in
my life again.
Seattle or at least the suburbs was my home for nearly
twenty years. I came here to be with my family and left
here to get away from them. I returned to the area to finish
my life. As a disabled Vietnam Veteran, I feel honored to
have served my country, and now spend my time giving
back where, and however I can through my own Christian
Ministry.
There are many who came to my rescue when I had
nothing. Michael and Margie shared a part of their life with
me, and I must give thanks to their Ministry, the House of
Hope, it was a beginning point for all the blessing God had
in store for me. It is there that I met Francisco who has
become a close friend and fellow Christian, who works
with me in my own Christian ministry. I thank you Frankie
for being a friend and for looking out for me. You played a
vital role in helping me find a safe place in my own heart,
to trust again.
Ken and Mary became one of my biggest supporters
personally, and with the Ministry. Your friendship has
restored my faith, in that there are real people in the world
that cared, and had a giving heart. The summer of 2012
will always bring a smile to my face as the fond memories
of the back yard, and the beautiful screened porch will
occupy the pleasant memories in my mind. Thank you for
caring so much.
There were others who came into my life, some for a
few short months, others whose names I will remember
for the rest of my life. Jon and Sarah, you were the first to
take the risk. The church meant a lot to me. It gave me
courage each week, just when I found myself fresh out of
will to go on. The early morning weekly bible study was
also a place of growth and learning. I thank all the guys
who were caring, and considerate, sharing their knowledge
and concern.
There are others who are an important part of my life.
I will not mention them by name here, but will say how
much you have affected my perspective of life. Doug, how
we became friends is not a mystery. We are opposites. He
is a “bleeding hearted liberal” and me “a stuffy old style
conservative”. Often we took over a booth at the local
pancake house for hours at a time attempting to settle the
world‟s problems. I don‟t think we accomplished much as
far as politics goes, but the time we spent together has
enriched my life. Then there is my good friend JR. What I
like about Jerry is that he listens well. As you might have
guessed, I talk a lot. We have established a lifelong
friendship, and I look forward to the many years that lie
ahead. He has been tough on me, as, on occasion, he reads
the pages I write, and does not hesitate to tell me when I
ramble on, not sticking to the point, or when, on occasion,
I continually use my favorite spoonerisms.
In the companion book ―Deadly Journey‖, I detail over
fifty years of my life, how the struggles and obstacles paved
the way, which has led me to a fulfilling and happy life. I
never expected to be here at this age in my life. When I
was young, I truly believed I did not possess the ability to
survive. I often thought about dying, and truly believed I
would never see the year 2000. The events and struggles