I started my teenage years singing in churches across America, and finally wound up on a big stage.

Giving never happens by accident. It's always intentional.

Do I think all contemporary Christian music is good? No.

Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there's shadow - no, not just shadow, but fullness. You've got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that's real.

There's a beauty to wisdom and experience that cannot be faked. It's impossible to be mature without having lived.

I think our culture encourages all of us to always put our best foot forward. I think it's a good thing. I think it's nice to rise to the occasion, to be kind and considerate, and have self control.

The fact of the matter is, when I'm on tour, I'm juggling so hard to keep all the balls in the air that I don't often get to really enjoy what I'm out there doing.