Every day, set your mind in the right direction. Find something to be grateful for.

I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'

Gays are some of the nicest, kindest, most loving people in the world.

My friends and I had fun together, but I was more reserved, not at all the life of the party. I would just be the quiet one in the room.

It is a hard thing to let go of mistakes we've made and sins. God wants us to do that because He knows the guilt and the condemnation will keep us from becoming who He has created us to be.

No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up. God sees your resolve. He sees your determination. And when you do everything you can do, that’s when God will step in and do what you can’t do.

Don’t just accept whatever comes your way in life. You were born to win; you were born for greatness; you were created to be a champion in life.