Whether it was hunting, fishing, or playing sports, my children were going to grow up outside. They weren't going to be sitting on the couch inside. At least they didn't grow up to be nerds.

It was hard to love my wife and kids because I was all wrapped up in loving only myself. I did what I wanted, when I wanted, without any real concern for them.

Many have told me through the years: 'I think I'll take my chances without Jesus.' And I always come back and say, 'So what chance is that?'

I've been on this earth for sixty-six years, and I've reached a conclusion and it's a fact: women are strange creatures.

I turned from my wicked ways and embraced Jesus. The next thing I knew, good times had come my way.

My prayer was always: 'Lord, if You bless me, I'll thank You: but if You don't, I'll be thankful for what I have. I have plenty. I'm in good shape.'

I don't use any of the terminology like 'left wing' and 'right wing.' I use language like 'godly' and 'holiness.'