Embrace life and all that God gives you-but never let it contain you. This world is too small to contain you.

Be grateful for every single person who was part of your story.The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you. Because they all taught you.

You can search the world over, but you won’t find happiness until you realize that happiness isn’t getting what you want. It’s being content with what you already have.

Some feel lonely because they haven't found that perfect 'companion' yet. Sometimes Allah sends everyone else away so you can find that only in Him.

You cried when He took away your drop of water, not knowing He'd saved for you, the sea.

Holding on to hope when everything is dark, is the greatest test of faith

I know you feel worn and tired. I know you're tired of failing. Rest, but don't stop. You can do this. You got this. Not because you're strong, but because He's your strength.

Stop hating on yourself for not being perfect. If God wanted perfection, He would have made you an angel.

There's a special place in my heart for the ones who were with me at my lowest and still loved me when I wasn't very loveable.

When you suffer, don't speak. Look inside and listen for the duaa He inspires in you. and then ask Him. Again and again. Don't stop.

This life will never be without storms. Stop fearing the storm. Build your inner shelter.

And if I see you step foot on my property again, I’ll do more than make a phone call, ” he says, waving the baseball bat around menacingly.

You’ve probably heard it before—if not, you’ve likely experienced it yourself.

It is a fool's sheep that breaks loose twice.

If readers must puzzle over unfamiliar or ambiguous words, you are making them work harder than they need to.

Always remember this: There are only eighteen inches between a pat on the back and a kick in the rump.

She wanted—what some people want throughout life—a grief that should deeply touch her, and thus humanize and make her capable of sympathy.

Media access to us is more regulated than in golf.

I've been influenced heavily by great soul artists. I see myself as a soul singer. I sing from my soul - I write from my soul.

Never trust a man when he's in love, drunk, or running for office.

When I exercise, I feel better, emotionally and physically.