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It just shows what God can do with a man who only plays the piano in two keys. As Gary DeHaan said, "What an awesome job I have. He trusts me with His work!"

He was singing in churches and as a guest on radio broadcasts even as a child. Gary gave his talents back to the Lord and believers across America were blessed as a result. Here his assistant and friend of twenty years, Kenny Frontz, recounts Gary's story including encounters they had along the way with other Christian singers and ministers like Andre Crouch, Bill Gaither and Billy Graham. It's a rare glimpse into the blessings and the challenges of a music ministry career on the road.

On the private side of the story Kenny tells of Gary's courageous battle against a terminal heart condition and the final challenge of entrusting his life to Jesus Christ.

"I wasn't called to a music ministry. I loved music and the Lord has allowed me to do it. It's my privilege to do this," said Gary.

For his family and many friends, republished after 14 years in a new ebook edition. here are the warm memories we shared of Gary DeHaan, a Citizen of Two Worlds.