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

I never thought getting older would be so great. But when it comes to depression, I have experienced less the older I've gotten.

I think that if my kids are completely convinced of God's unfailing love for them, whether they fail or not, they'll have confidence to persevere in life

Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it's not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long.

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

I did the best I could, and in some arenas, my best was not good enough. I've made some bad choices.

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