I just pinch myself, because I think if theres anything I can be proud of, Ive survived success, which I think is difficult these days.

Focusing on the negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult

I'll never be a non-stumbler. I'll be a forgiven stumbler, but never a non-stumbler.

You're like the lyrics to my favorite song. You stick with me all day long. And when I reach the end I wanna hear it again.

Life is serious, but I do think that God wants us to enjoy the things He's given us, like music.

I don't wanna gain the whole world and lose my soul.

I am passionate about God, about Jesus, and what His influences do to me.

People love that you're human and that we're frail and we face the same situations. Honesty tends to communicate with people better than standing up there like you have an 'S' on your chest.

I want to fight for what we got because I believe in family.

I think Christmas is about celebration and come on, on the inside everyone wants to dance.

During the holidays, everyone needs a break from studying for exams and Christmas shopping. I wanted to put together a diverse tour that rocks in many musical directions but always points to Christ.

When one experiences truth, the madness of finding fault with others disappears.

True leadership is not defined by notoriety, power, prestige, status, or job title...

Art is the expression of the profoundest thoughts in the simplest way.

John Facenda could read a laundry list and make it sound like the Constitution of the United States.

I'm a sworn enemy of convention. I despite the conventional in anything, even the arts. I paint canvasses on the floor and drove one art teacher out of his mind. But that's just the way I paint best.

Forgive everybody everything everyday.

The whole city stopped - And this is a pause worth savouring, because the world will soon be complicated again.

In these trying economic times, I believe the White House should have a minimalist touch: open floor plan, glass and steel, throw pillows, and an infinity pool.

Language is inexorably tied to power and understanding. And power and understanding are the roots of magic. Just the act of writing something down is a magical act.

People are interested in relevant stories. In big events. But I'm not interested in big things; I'm interested in the smaller details of life.