I was a bit of a tomboy, so I played softball and basketball. Then I was also a cheerleader. And I played flute too.

There's no such thing as perfect people. There's no such thing as a perfect life. So come as you are, broken and scarred. Lift up your heart and be amazed and be changed by a perfect God.

I used to collect charms and bracelets.

I will stumble, I will fall down, but I will not be moved; I will make mistakes, I will face heartache, but I will not be moved.

When we're in the storm we learn more about the character of the God we serve than when we're on the mountaintop.

When we live the love of the Gospel out loud, a revolution will occur.

You are never too young to be fierce and brave in your faith!

It's rewarding to know that a song is doing more than just helping someone to have a nice day: it's actually leaving a deposit in their lives.

God’s love looks for those who feel unlovely, desiring to make them beautiful again.

But I'll say this: I've never been more honored to sing about Jesus and for Jesus. And I've never been more sure of the path I've chosen.

I'm a total protein shake junkie nerd. I get creative every morning - you never know what you're gonna get in my shake... fruit? Peanut butter? Ice-cream?

The journey of prayer is nothing more or less than a gradual awakening to the reality of recognizing what is already there.

The US government still has no idea what documents I have because encryption works

But for me at any rate it was all part of dissolving the God trip or father-figure trip. Facing up to reality instead of always looking for some kind of heaven.

But KISS inspired me personally to pick up a guitar and go for it.

This is not your father's marketing. Instead of "do it right no matter what", search marketing demands that you "do it wrong quickly and then fix it".

I'm a theorist, not an institutionalist.

I believe in a democratic approach to fashion: if you feel good, then great. You may not look good, but it's not the problem.

I'd like to have a business card saying: Bruce Norris kicked your arse.

The root of fear is the feeling of not being what you are.