We can all control our own destiny. And I think sometimes it's a copout to say, "Well, it's this person's fault or another person's fault."

People have the right to their opinion and you have the right to ignore it.

I believe that God's dream is that we be successful in our careers, and that we be able to send our kids to college. I don't mean that everyone is going to be rich, and I preach a lot on blooming where you're planted. But I don't have the mindset that money is a bad thing.

I think that God gives you your own will and choices. I don't believe that we're supposed to drag ourselves through life defeated and not see God's blessings. But you have to make the right choices and follow that still, small voice within you. Because I think that's how God leads us.

If you’ll dare to take your mind off your troubles, get your mind off your own needs and, instead, seek to be a blessing to other people, God will do more for you than you could even ask or think.

This is not the time to shrink back in fear. Move forward in faith. Get up every morning knowing you are gifted.

You have to come to your closed doors before you come to your open doors