I don't think you should spend your life praying for things, but I do believe you should thank God for what He's given you... but I think the scripture teaches us that we can pray for our dreams, pray for the big things... he's not a small God; this God is incredible.

Some people keep God in a Sunday morning box and say, 'Hey, I did my religious duty.' That's fine, but the scripture says to pray without ceasing. And I think that means all through the day you're talking to God. Even if it's in your thoughts.

The older I get, the better I understand that every day is a gift. There's no guarantee of tomorrow. And part of my whole philosophy is: this day is too important to live it angry, upset, discouraged or stressed out if plans don't work out. This is life, and I'm going to move on.

Life is short. You can't afford to put off what God has put in your heart. You don't have time to live with things holding you back.

Your past does not determine who you are. Your past prepares you for who you are to become.

You need to take pride in what God has given you.

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.