I Never Walked Alone
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“I Never Walked Alone”
At its core, this is an autobiography. The method of composition and the discoveries throughout the work distinguish it from an ordinary biographical effort.
I managed to put myself into a state of ‘retrogression’, in effect, transporting myself back in time, while I was writing. More than that, I split myself into two persons while I was working.
One of me relived each episode and time period, experiencing many of the same thoughts and feelings for a second time. The other self observed everything from an outside vantage point. These were two different views of my life. Both saw things I had missed or overlooked, while I was living through them. Life happens at such a fast pace, we often miss very important and interesting things. Just as a second reading of a book reveals many things missed the first time through, so it is with life and its reexamination.
Christians say God is omnipresent, but few understand the true meaning of that word. I pointed out along the way, how many times God has told us He is always with us. I highlighted His presence with me so much for a reason.
Few of us realize how detailed is His plan for our lives, or how much He does to help us stay on plan. Over and over I pressed the three legs of success and life: faith, hope and love.
My life is unique to me, but it is also like every other life. It is full of challenges, successes, pain and thrills. But God’s plan and His help along with my own faith, hope and love have carried me through the most trying times.
One highlight of the book is its relative honesty. Any persons of true faith know the impossibility of living without sin in this world. Like all others, I am a sinner, and I did not hide that. My judgments have been as good and as bad as anybody else’s.
That brings me to another amazing discovery. Everyone believes if life could be repeated, we would make better judgments and avoid the errors of our life. That is not true. While reliving my life, I discovered I could not use the benefit of the experience of seventy years of life to make a decision at age twenty. In almost every case, based on my knowledge, experience and attitudes of the specific time, I would make the same choices.
The most wonderful discovery of this entire adventure was that I found myself. I got to know and admire the ‘me’ of the various time periods of my life. I found a great little boy, a troubled but likable teenager and a loving, caring man. The person who was becoming me was quite an interesting fellow.
I found, too, many of the reasons I am who I am and what I am today. Some was troubling; some was gratifying. Perhaps the greatest prize has been the peace within myself in knowing that God has been with me and helping me every day of my life.
The book will appeal to the general Christian audience. Those who draw inspiration from stories of faith and God’s love will find substantive encouragement in my story. It will bolster their faith and bring them greater understanding of God’s everyday presence in their lives.
God is not just somewhere “up there” or “out there”. To be sure, He is not somewhere else, needing to be summoned. He is not busy helping someone else; nobody needs to wait for your turn. He is always with each of us; always available; always listening; always aware of every concern.
Every prayer is answered. It might not be immediate, and it might not be what we expect. But there will be an answer; it will be the right answer, and it will be at the right time.
The reader will find his or her own faith, while reading of the strengths and weaknesses of mine. It is the trials of life that strengthen our faith. Every reader will at some time think, “I have gone through an experience just like that” while reading this book.
Readers will discover their true selves with a much deeper understanding of who they are. They will have a greater appreciation for the creation God has m
Steven L. Kyer stevekyergmail.com
Steve Kyer was born on November 6, 1944, to Kathleen Hersman and Carl Stoner. He was later adopted formally by his stepfather Ernest Howard Kyer. He grew up in suburban Akron, Ohio. Steve had seven siblings, all younger, and he was the household babysitter from age seven to age seventeen.Steve found Christ at age nine at a Christian Missionary Alliance Church and was half of a singing act with his best friend in that community for several years. At age nineteen, he converted to Roman Catholicism. He has served as a lector, or reader, in his parish for a number of years. In addition, he actually preached some years ago at a United Methodist Church by invitation.Steve was married for over forty-one years to Elizabeth Trostle Kyer, and they raised a son and daughter. Justin, at age 41, is a graduate of the University of Akron, and he works for Chesapeake Energy, Allyson, age 34, is a graduate of Wooster College, having graduated Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She also holds an M.P.A. from the University of Akron. She is Director of Human Resources at Wake Forrest University Southern Baptist Hospital, and she is married to Michael Komaschka.For many years, Steve was politically active, serving as a local party chairman. He also served on two different city councils.Steve worked as an insurance agent for over twenty-seven years, more than twenty-one of those as owner of his own independent agency. Earlier he had worked in sales at different times, selling cookware, building materials, flooring and business machines. Later, he sold television advertising, and he still does part time consulting in marketing.In 1993, Steve authored and self-published through Victor in Akron, Ohio, a book entitled “View from the Bottom”. The book encompassed discussions of various aspects of modern American life, such as education, health care, the economy, the justice system, the political system and some important aspects of social and family life. Those who read the book praised the even approach to the various arguments, as Steve took pains to recognize the legitimate arguments on both sides of the major issues. One Florida reader gave his copy to the Speaker of the Florida House; then he sought and obtained another copy, which he gave to former Governor Jeb Bush.Steve has in the past written a number of articles and opinion pieces for local newspaper publication, including the Akron Beacon Journal, the Barberton Herald and the Suburbanite. In the early 90’s, Steve wrote a regular series of feature articles for the Barberton Herald.Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron in modern foreign languages. He majored in German Language and Literature, and after living for several years in a German speaking household, was recognized for ability approaching native fluency in that language. In addition, he had formal studies in French, Russian and Spanish, as well as informal study of several other languages.Steve has taught classes at elementary, middle and high school levels in languages.While serving in the U.S. Army as a Legal Specialist, Steve was charged with teaching classes to enlisted and officer personnel on the military justice system. At the same time, he also taught on provisions of a status of forces agreement, and he lectured on security regulations and clearance procedures.While in management in the insurance industry, Steve often taught classes on insurance products and sales techniques.As a political activist, Steve was often called upon to address meetings of dozens or even hundreds on political issues or campaign issues. He worked as an aide or advisor on many campaigns through the years.In high school, Steve had been a soloist in choir at two different high schools. Later, at age 58 he teamed up with a friend to form what became The Doo Wop Guys. They began offering doo wop and oldies shows at community venues and clubs. Well received, they have performed before audiences numbering from a few dozen to over two thousand. Today, Steve is quite comfortable appearing before groups of any size as a singer, a speaker or both.
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