I don't want to shove the Bible down someone's throat with my music. That's not my goal.

I went through seventh grade in private school. I went to private school from kindergarten to seventh grade.

As far as spiritual influences in Christian music, I would say Crystal Lewis - a lot of her songs especially. The ministry she has through her songs has really hit me.

There's gotta be more to life than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me.

Every time we've gone somewhere, it's just been better and better and God's always blessed us for following.

I do not like onions. It's so funny because I am probably one of the least picky eaters ever. Pretty much any type of new food, I'll try it, I'll eat it. But onions, and pork. Pork and onions.

We should be recklessly abandoned to Jesus, and just turn it over to Him. Through the support I think the sacrifices will be made and we'll all be cool with it.

I think so many times we feel like we're lacking something in our lives and we try to fill it with the wrong things. Sometimes it's drugs, sometimes it's a relationship you shouldn't be in.

We all want heroes and we all want somebody to look up to.

I don't want to date someone who the whole world knows. Obviously, there are guys you look at and are like, 'Aww yeah, nice,' but I definitely have an anti-celebrity dating thing.

I'm such an independent person, I always want to do everything myself.

Your present circumstances may seem limited, but you are never limited by your present circumstances.

There is no external solution to the problem of insecurity.

Take your place among experienced professionals by focusing on ways to learn, grow, and succeed.

Those who think clean thoughts do not do dirty deeds.

When you get to 15 and most of your teachers are priests, there's bound to be a conflict.

Ballyhoo is for your classic girl, who is fun and fearless. This is for the girl who is not afraid to dress fun.

What matters is: Are you profitable? Are you building something great? Are you taking care of your people? Are you treating your customers well?

Whatever the occasion, [the Queen] has a face which demonstrably says 'I don't give a royal s**t.'

We cheat ourselves in order to enjoy a calm conscience without possessing virtue.

Honesty first; then courage; then brains - and all are indispensable.