I read extensively, prayed, wrote ideas and thoughts, that have been valuable to get me to where I am today. There’s something about being in a whole new environment that allows you to look at everyday life back home with a different perspective.

Most beach houses have names, and the first one we bought we named, “Gilgal.”

Gilgal was the place in the Old Testament where God’s people camped and rested as they conquered the promised land.

We wanted our beach house to be a place where vacationers could rest and be refreshed before they returned to work.

I once remarked to another minister about how profitable being on a cruise was for me and my work.

He laughed and made fun of me in front of others.

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