Sometimes, my books start with a scene I see in my mind, such as a woman in a wedding dress running away from her wedding like in 'Embers of Love.' Sometimes, a book can start with a character.

Perhaps this is what it was all about. Leaning on God when life made no sense, as well as when the answers seem clear.

Instead of asking Him to remember you, why not pray to find comfort and value where He has taken you.

you cannot let the pain of the past destroy the happiness of the future.

love isn't about living in fear. It's not about controlling the hearts of those around you. It is patient and kind. It endures and believes the very best. It never gives up.

Just remember, forgiveness is a way of setting yourself free of the bondage put on you by others. There is liberty to he had in it.

Consequences don’t just go away. They aren’t suddenly dissolved just because forgiveness has been desired or given.

My ma always told me that when I found things were too hard to figure out, I could probably bet that I hadn't prayed on it first.

A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.

We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor

Forgiveness has the ability to transform our thoughts.

Don't be afraid to stand out. . .

There must be some one quality without which a work of art cannot exist; possessing which, in the least degree, no work is altogether worthless.

Signing with Hollywood Records was a dream come true. I am so blessed to get to do the things that I love to do every day of my life. My fans can expect to be blown away with the music I'm writing.

It's tapping into something so deep that when I reap the rewards, I do not even know I'm reaping them. It's a more overall kinda thing.

The Jews caused the war, the Jews caused the outbreak of thieving and robbery all over the country, the Jews caused the inefficiency of the navy

Show me a man or woman who cannot stand mysteries and I will show you a fool, a clever fool - perhaps - but a fool just the same.

Entertain the people. Give them something they're not ready for, make them talk.