It is certain that man never achieves a clear knowledge of himself unless he has first looked upon God's face, and then descends from contemplating him to scrutinize himself.

When God wants to judge a nation, He gives them wicked rulers.

We shall never be clothed with the righteousness of Christ except we first know assuredly that we have no righteousness of our own.

Whatever a person may be like, we must still love them because we love God.

Prayer doesn't change things - God changes things in answer to prayer.

I gave up all for Christ, and what have I found? Everything in Christ.

A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.

While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.

Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame at their wretchedness truly understand the Christian gospel.

When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.

Faith is like an empty, open hand stretched out towards God, with nothing to offer and everything to recieve

Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.

The path to joy and spiritual fulfilment requires the courage to change and grow.

An extended hand is the best weapon against a clenched fist.

It's advice, not a commandment.Don't swallow it whole until you're absolutely sure you've been given good, healthy advice.

I want to keep my fan base supplied with a steady chain of music.

I feel like if I do my homework practice-wise, by the time I get to the studio I can put everything exactly where I want it to be right away.

To me acting and singing are worlds apart.

No atheist says there is no god!

We often need reminding even if we do not often need educating.

Some nights in the midst of this loneliness I swung among the scattered stars at the end of the thin thread of faith alone.