If you don't feel free and be yourself, you can't connect. Find people who accept your quirks. They'll heal your soul.

I think it's very hard for us, for Christians, to understand that it's okay to read a book, for instance, on how to manage your time. There's nothing wrong with that.

One of the things I associate with God is a sunrise. How many sunrises have you missed over the years, and God created that?

...I want my spirituality to rid me of hate, not give me reason for it.

I loved the fact that it wasn't my responsibility to change somebody, that it was God's, that my part was just to communicate love and approval.

Imagine, a Being with a mind as great as God's, with feet like trees and a voice like rushing wind, telling you that you are His cherished creation.

I used to write when I was in the mood or felt inspired. Anymore, I write whether I feel inspired or not. It's a discipline. So that's definitely different. It's part of maturing as a person and as a professional.