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him. In light of this, Keith decided to visit and pray at St. Vincent De
Paul Church in Los Angeles, California, where he had once visited
with his mother during his childhood. On his second visit as an
adult, he prayed in front of Mary’s Garden, seeking God’s guidance
and support. Should God grant his wishes, Keith promised to
dedicate his life to serving God. After prayer and contemplation,
Keith felt the presence of God and a shared understanding that
blessings would come in the next five years. Upon returning home,
Keith shared his excitement with Tracy and promised to marry her
in five years.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

2004: God’s Blessings and Calling

In 2004, Keith was able to accomplish all of the goals God
promised and eventually married Tracy. Soon after, he encountered
a homeless street performer and provided him a room in his home
for six months against his family’s wishes. He knew it was time for
him to keep his promise to God, despite the challenging
circumstances.

During this time, Keith taught this homeless person
important life lessons about love, trust, and faith in action. He felt
inspired to find a way to help others discover the truth, which
resulted in a divine calling to write the first Christian version of the
Tao Te Ching. However, he felt unqualified due to not owning or
reading a single page of the Bible. In fact, he had not completed
reading any book throughout his entire life. He relied on Cliffs Notes