Religion is the rules, regulations, ceremonies and rituals developed by man to create conformity and uniformity in the approach to God. Spirituality is God's call in your soul.

Any time in America when the military has to stand in opposition of their own citizenry, something is wrong.

The life you want is on the other side of the labor pains it takes to birth it.

If it's not your story to tell, you don't tell it.

If you're not willing to let your partner see your cellulite or know your biggest fears, then you aren't really ready to share yourself.

I wasn't ready for fame and all that brings to your life. It was an amazing experience, but so overwhelming, because no one can tell you beforehand when it will happen or how it will impact you. So no one can tell you how to handle it, being stopped everywhere you go because people saw you on 'Oprah.' It took me over, and I wasn't ready.

When you are open to receive what God is able to do for you, you stop doing. You learn how to "Be still and know!" You know that your good is on the way, according to God's nature and willingness to give. You also put your faith in the fact that God is always on time.