A Journey: An Attempt (and Sometimes Struggle) at Being Real in This World

A Life of Adventure and Service

A Journey is the story of a richly diverse and unexpectedly blessed life spanning more than 60 years. From growing up in the 1960s and 70s to traveling throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Israel, the author shares experiences shaped by military service, marriage, family life, and careers as a firefighter, paramedic, and nurse.

The journey also includes serving on medical teams in Kurdistan, Iraq, West Darfur, Sudan, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, and even a memorable family trip to Vietnam. Through every season, challenge, and adventure, life has been an extraordinary journey worth sharing.

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Faith Through Every Season

Behind every experience in this memoir is a deeper story, the unwavering presence of God. Through both wise choices and painful mistakes, moments of joy and seasons of struggle, the author came to recognize the Creator's care in even the smallest details of life.

Inspired by Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller, A Journey is more than a memoir; it is a testimony of faith, grace, and God's personal love. While your path may be different, the hope is that this story will encourage you to see that the same God who guided one life is deeply interested in yours as well.

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A Remarkable Life, Honestly Told

From international travel and military service to family life, healthcare, and humanitarian missions, A Journey chronicles a life filled with adventure, purpose, and unexpected blessings. Told with warmth and authenticity, it is a story of growth, service, and discovering God's faithfulness through every season.

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A Story of Faith, Growth, and Purpose

Part memoir and part testimony, A Journey invites readers into a deeply personal account of life's triumphs, struggles, and lessons. With honesty, humor, and heartfelt reflection, Tim shares how a lifelong pursuit of God shaped his path and transformed his understanding of what truly matters.

A Few Words About 'A Journey

Philip Gates

Gregory J. Rediske

I very much enjoyed reading my father’s memoir. It provided me with the opportunity to learn some new stories, some I had perhaps heard over the years; along with some details I could have gone my whole life without knowing. In the end, who wouldn’t want dirt on their father? After reading this book, one of the biggest things I can walk away with is his admirable commitment to both Jesus and his family. For this reason I can say I’m truly fortunate to have him as a father and he is easily one of my heroes! Love ya bud!

(Tim’s very most favorite child)

Gregory J. Rediske

If you go to enough funerals/memorials, you come to appreciate the life stories that almost all of us have to tell. He did this?! She did that?! Many lives are surprisingly full of fascinating depth. And it is good that we tell our stories, as Tim does here. A "wild and crazy" life, centered and themed on the pursuit of a life in Christ. It is an ambitious undertaking to tell a story in book form, but well worth the effort. Nice work, Tim....with the book, and in life.

Abbie Klein

Hannah Halliday

It was such a joy to read "A Journey" written by my dad. It helped paint a picture of all of the stories I had been told growing up. He is and will always be my hero. Thanks for writing this book about your life!!! :]

(Tim’s very most favorite child)

Hannah Halliday

A very informative memoir on my father’s life. I very much enjoyed reading about some of the events I had heard about growing up as well as learning some new ones.

(Tim’s very most favorite child)

A Few Words About 'A Journey

Peter Jackson (aka Denzel)

"A Journey" by Timothy Gates is a well written account of the eventful life of the Author thus far. His story is one of love. In his early years the love of his Brothers, friends, Pug and Prancer (in the perfect world every child would have a Pug and Prancer), but most of all, the love of his Parents.

As a young adult/teenager in the 70's, Tim faced coming of age head on, and on his own terms. Independence brought freedom and mischief, travel and adventure. Travel to Germany, Holland, The UK , Eire, France, Italy, Greece and Israel, with not much more than a tent, a pocket knife, a fish hook, a piece of string and a tooth-brush.

Down to his last $4 in London in 77 he pulled out his "ace in the hole".................a ticket home to the Pacific NW.

Love is not just people, it's places, it's home, it's where we are meant to be.

He had fun growing up, as we all should. Ultimately for Tim, his youthful experiences laid the foundation for where he stands today, with a Wife and Family he loves so so much. A firm believer in Gods plan for him. A career dedicated to helping others when their need is most dire.

You would have to say Timothy has had a pretty good ride so far. Lucky to be alive ......yes......... But we make our own luck, (so I am often told).

One day I will shake this Man's hand and say, "Well done Tim".

Love always wins in the end.

You know, there just could be a Movie in this Story. If so, Denzel Washington would be perfect as that drug fiend Tim met on The Kibbutz in Israel.

Roy Rutherford

Tim has been a friend of mine since we were children. I found Tim’s “A Journey” to be a very honest and surprisingly detailed account of a life well lived.

Tim’s humor and optimism shine through on almost each page. His lack of hubris is refreshing. From his foggy and randy teenage ramblings through the Irish countryside to the development of lifesaving medical skills and genuine lifelong compassion to help those in need, a few hours spent accompanying Tim on the pages of this journey is time well spent for anyone.

I’m proud to call Tim a friend! Thank you for sharing this with me!

A Journey: An Attempt (and Sometimes Struggle) at Being Real in This World

Faith Through Every Season

A Remarkable Life, Honestly Told

A Story of Faith, Growth, and Purpose

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A Few Words About 'A Journey

Philip Gates

Gregory J. Rediske

Gregory J. Rediske

Gregory J. Rediske

Gregory J. Rediske

Gregory J. Rediske

Abbie Klein

Hannah Halliday

Hannah Halliday

Hannah Halliday

Hannah Halliday

Hannah Halliday

A Few Words About 'A Journey

Peter Jackson (aka Denzel)

Roy Rutherford