Rocky Road Reconciliation

By Jacques Gauvin

This is my book of poetry and prose. It is a collection of all the poems that I have written starting around 1994 to 2016. The subject matter ranges from distant memories to spur of the moment. You may notice that I get increasingly focused on God as I get older.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jacques Gauvin
• Release date: Dec 3, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370816903

Jacques Gauvin

I took a road less traveled and learned to trust in God. I did not get a university degree but I did get a university education. Through the years I’ve taken courses at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Dalhousie University in Halifax where I gave three five minute lectures, Algonquin College in Ottawa, Mohawk College, CDI College and McMaster University all in Hamilton. The most significant course I took though was a Bible Correspondence Course through Ambassador College based in Pasadena California. Ambassador College, now defunct, was associated with the Worldwide Church of God which is now toting a totally different religion than when I was affiliated with them. I do not recommend it now. I spent a few summers in army camps during my high school years. Sold bread in the States one summer. Worked for the City of Bathurst surveying for three summers during my university years. Worked one summer surveying for New Brunswick Electric Power Commission in Dalhousie. Worked for a Land surveyor in Fredericton for a few months. Worked for a Land Surveyor in New Liskeard Ontario briefly. Worked drafting for a Land Surveyor in Calgary for five years. Worked as an Instrument Man and Party Chief for a Land Surveyor in Hamilton for over eleven years. Have done computer drafting and calculating for another Ontario Land Surveyor in Hamilton since 1999. I’ve traveled across the country from P.E.I to British Columbia. I have visited England, France, Germany, Greece, Turkey and Israel. I have also taken numerous trips to the U.S.A. notably to Ohio, New York, Kentucky, Indiana, South Carolina, Florida and California. In France I visited the port of La Rochelle where my original Canadian ancestor sailed from to come to Canada back near 1665. I also visited Croix Chapeau where he had lived. In Greece I went to the Acropolis, in Athens, where Paul, Christ’s disciple, was questioned by the Athenians concerning his knowledge. I also walked from the Acropolis to Socrates birthplace, I don’t recommend this to anyone. In Turkey I visited several of the places mentioned in the book of Revelation. I also saw where Philip was buried and where Mary the mother of Jesus lived, or so local tradition has it. In Israel, my most memorable and significant trip, I saw much of the country from the Mediterranean to the Golan Heights to the Dead Sea. I visited Armageddon, Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem, Masada and many other places. It gave me a new perspective and insight into Biblical places and events. Although I have had most of my education in engineering and spent most of my working life in surveying, my goals and interests lie predominantly in religion and my relationship with my Creator. I have read and studied the Bible and related material substantially since 1978. I was baptized in 1985. My primary visible work is my website. It can be found by searching for Jacques Gauvin in Google on the internet or at www.jacquesgauvin.com. Not too bad for a schizophrenic I’d say. Thanks for your interest and may your life be prosperous. Hope to see you in God’s Kingdom! Jacques Gauvin

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Introduction

Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV)

The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?

Many of these poems, although written in the mid 90's, were reflections on much earlier memories. Many were written before I got married. They were all written after I was baptised but at times do not reflect my Christian beliefs nor my present state of mind. They are often retrospective and based on perceptions of reality, as all things are. Can anyone truly define reality when dealing with memories, feelings and emotions especially in determining causes and effects? Perceived reality is often based on misconceptions, partial truths and skimpy information. We deal with the thoughts that cross our minds and those we dwell on.

My newer poems reflect my religious beliefs more.

NOTE: This book incorporates my book entitled Affairs Of The Heart In Poetry plus 18 new entries. This constitutes approximately 45% new works. Publishing rules only allow 10% new material in a revised edition and so a new book had to be created. Also, the old book was my first attempt at publishing poetry and there were many formatting inconsistencies and no no’s which I have either improved on or corrected in this book. Please excuse my lack of experience and know how, I am primarily a one man operation as the author, editor, formatter, publisher and cover designer.

Thank you for acquiring this book.

May you find peace with it.

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360 Degree Attack

Constant 360 Degree Pushing And Pulling

Is it any wonder that your world is falling an apart?

The bonding force is from God and from Christ

Let it be

You are being created

You are incomplete

You are not the creator

So let it be

Let God do His work in you

But cooperate

Be good not bad

Be glad not sad

Don’t be coy have joy

What’s the hurry don’t worry

Still, urgency not complacency

Integrity not iniquity

Not vengeance independence

Suppress maliciousness

Enrich wholeheartedness

Don’t conspire inspire

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360 Degree Response

July 11, 2016

ABCs Of Peace Thoughts

Action in spreading mercy, justice and truth.

Being a loving child.

Creating an environment of peace at all times.

Setting an example for others using God’s standards.

Offering good advice where