The traditions of a nation are very important and the anthem written by Francis Scott Key in the early days of our nation should always be revered.

At their core, when things really matter, people see a need to turn to God for strength and protection.

The flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

My personality is that I'm a human being like everybody else, just a citizen and a blue collar guy.

Some people may believe that their conscience is enough to guide them not to lie, be deceitful or do the other things God has commanded us not to do. I disagree.

I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.

It bothers me to know there is the possibility that I as a Christian would be not only an underdog, but that I would be trodden upon if I claimed that I was a Christian.

But I believe there is a decay that is eroding America, and as a result, God begins to disappear from our society.

When our forefathers put down roots in desolate places, the thing that allowed them to survive was that they had a faith to see them through the tough times.

But if we get to the point where more people do not believe in a God than who do believe in God, we will have a hollow legal system - we will have something without heart.

Singing still brings me tremendous joy, the reception you get and you never know what people are going to share with you after the event.

For my last birthday, Dad bought me a pocket-sized Collins English Dictionary. It would only fit in a pocket that had been specially designed.

Nothing in nature is that even

Nothing mitigates the throes of depression like a steaming plate of spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce and grated parmasan cheese, with a good fresh bread to wipe up.

With Weasel and Arisa at his side, anything was possible. Anything.

From childhood on I have had the dream of life lived as a sacrament... the dream implied taking life ritually as something holy.

If I were to read about me purely on Twitter, I wouldn’t know what to make of me.

What Muddy Waters did for us is what we should do for others. It's the old thing, what you want written on your tombstone as a musician: 'He passed it on.'

You just have to smile and take it, otherwise it would drive you mad.

The sea at springtime.All day it rises and falls,yes, rises and falls.