~Who I Was~Who I Am~ ~Who I Have Become~

By Lorenzo Keith

The book describe what educators can do to shape a student mind set and give hope for a brighter day. It tell the story of the importance of having God fearing parents in your life at the beginning sowing love. As you read the book further, you begin to picture a young man making a choice in his life to love or hate based on how he is treated. At the conclusion, a poor boy becomes a man; a soldier emerges as a good citizen of this "Great Nation" United States of America.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 9, 2013
• ISBN: 9781491840450

Lorenzo Keith

Lorenzo Keith is an Arkansas native born 9 August 1951. He entered the US army in April of 1972 and served with distinction for 28 years 2 months and 2 days retiring with honorable service. He is inspired by God to write his thoughts down for readers. He graduated from G. C. John High School in 1970. The Army divisions he served in were first, second, eight, ninth and his wartime division was first armor. He held every leadership position from Team leader to Command Sergeant Major of largest initial training brigade in the US Army at Fort Jackson South Carolina. His military education started when he graduate from the primary leadership course. It ended as a graduate of the US army Sergeant Major Academy and Command Sergeant Major Course. He believes education is a continued process, which led him to achieve 2 degrees (AA and BA) from Limestone College in Gaffney South Carolina. Additionally, he achieved a duel Master of Art degree from Webster University in May of 2005. His majors are Human Resource (HR) Management and Human Resource Development. Lorenzo is a life member of several military associations which include: Association of the US Army, Noncommissioned Officer Association; The Retired Enlisted Association, and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He is a life member of the Noncommissioned Officer Museum at Fort Bliss Texas, Disable Veteran Association, and the First Armor Division Association. Additionally, he is a life member of National Infantry Association, America Veteran Association, Vietnam Veterans of America Association, and Combat Infantry Association. He is a member of the American Legion Association and a member of the Church of Christ the Son of God. Lorenzo currently lives in Hopkins with his wife Myrtle and enjoying the life of retirement. They have four adult boys and one girl. He is dedicated to his family, God and Country. He believes in the power of prayer. His favorite child is his daughter, who graduated from the University of South Carolina with a major in Accounting and graduate with a MBA Dec, 08 from Webster University. His favorite passages of scriptures in the bible are: Psalm: first, eighth, twenty-third divisions and the gospel according to John the first chapter. The scripture that rules him is Second Chronicle seven chapters and fourteenth verse. Lorenzo has always believed God plus one is the majority; a spirit compelling one to do what’s right standing-alone with God.

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Published by AuthorHouse 12/04/2013

ISBN: 978-1-4918-4047-4 (sc)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1   Who I was: 0-12 years old

Chapter 2   Praising Almighty God…

Chapter 3   God Gave Me Peace in My Heart…

Chapter 4   God is in The Blessing Business…

Chapter 5   God is a Burden Bearer…

Chapter 6   How Powerful is God’s Peace…

Chapter 7   Who I am: 13 to 19 years old…

Chapter 8   A Clean Heart Works Better…

Chapter 9   Who I will Become: 20 to 29 and Beyond…

Chapter 10   First Five Year Plan…

Chapter 11   Second Five Year Plan…

Chapter 12   Why Sing to the Lord…

Chapter 13   My Inspired Thoughts…

Chapter 14   Which Way Are You Going…

Chapter 15   What is Man…

Chapter 16   Our Words Are a Bond…

Chapter 17   What to Be in Life…

Chapter 18   Enforce The Law…

Chapter 19   The Need of God’s Leaders…

Chapter 20   A Season for Jesus…

Chapter 21   Real Truth about Jesus…

Chapter 22   Jesus is the Way…

Chapter 23   Making a Difference…

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to Fert and Rachael Morrison Keith who gave all that they had to ensure their children hearts would be fill with the love of God. They raised their children in the Deep South at a time when discrimination was the law of the land, depicted by hateful divided words on signs and billboards. This is also dedicated to my eight brothers and three sisters who successfully cared for their family through the good and bad times by the grace of God.

Last, it honors the soldiers and their families whose lives I have inspired by helping them reach their life goals. Above all, it was Myrtle working behind the scenes later in my life serving God and our family simply by being the glue that held the family together. It was my wife’s wise counsel over the years that helped me endure life’s struggles that came our way. Myrtle is a very loving person that I salute each day.

Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. ~Deuteronomy 5:16~

INTRODUCTION

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