“Gerald taught me the easiest way to connect cross-culturally is to stick closely to the holy text of Scripture and let God speak for Himself. He also taught me how to help others “step into the story” for themselves. You’ve likely heard people say, “the devil is in the details.” While the sentiment behind that statement is often true, Gerald helped me discover the greater truth: “the divine is in the details.” Ironically, sticking close to the actual words of the Bible is the best way to release our imaginations to step into the story for ourselves, feel the emotions, and sense the significance of what we read.”