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2004: Unqualified but Called: A Journey from Doubt to Divine
Purpose

In 2004, after achieving the goals he believed were
divinely promised, Keith proposed to Tracy, marking a pivotal
moment in their journey together. While this milestone was a
significant achievement, it was soon followed by a new challenge
that would test his faith and commitment to the promises he had
made to God.

A homeless street performer crossed his path, and despite
objections from his family, Keith decided to offer the man a room in
his home for six months. This decision was not only difficult but also
strained his relationship with Tracy and disrupted their plans to start
a family. However, Keith felt a deep, spiritual obligation to honor his
promise to God, even when the path was uncertain.

During this time, Keith dedicated himself to teaching the
homeless individual valuable life lessons centered on love, trust,
and faith in action for his daily life. These interactions ignited a
deep desire within him to help others uncover the truth, eventually
leading to his calling to write the Christian Edition of the Tao Te
Ching. However, the journey ahead was overshadowed by self-
doubt. He felt unqualified for the task, particularly since he had
never owned a Bible or read a single page of it. In fact, throughout
his academic years, he had never fully read any book, relying
instead on summaries and key points. The Bible seemed like a
daunting reference work that required a depth of study and
interpretation he didn’t feel capable of achieving.