God is consistent with his nature and declared purposes in Scripture, but he is not limited to our finite understanding of him or the ways we think he should work.

If we must “feel” God's presence before we believe he is with us, we again reduce God to our ability to grasp him, making him an idol instead of acknowledging him as God.

Because I am committed to the truth of Scripture, I must try to understand what Scripture says, even if it transcends my own experience.

Using only nonnarrative portions of the Bible to interpret narrative is not only disrespectful to the narrative portions but also suggests a misguided approach to nonnarrative parts of the Bible.

We should know and celebrate God with our whole person. While too many Christians neglect to serve God with the mind, others cultivate only their minds and neglect the emotional aspects of worship.

He does miracles when we need them—not for our entertainment or to make us feel “spiritual.

There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.

I have two rules for a great book: make me think and make me smile.

Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?

An overdose of praise is like 10 lumps of sugar in coffee; only a very few people can swallow it.

I think doing shows with other R&B artists like myself brings the attention to the crowd. You can't just do those one artist shows anymore. I don't like just me being on the show.

We need to start listening to each other and getting out of our own little labeled bubbles.

Believe in your flyness...conquer your shyness

The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you.

The way you remember the past depends upon your hope for the future.

Having my freedom, boast of nothing else.