I recently found myself going through a period of uncertainty about my future as a performer, my status as a personality, the believability of my Christian witness and the knowledge of God's will in my life. I felt a force bigger than myself saying, 'Lay back. Take it easy. Study hard. Read your bible. Think, write and keep your mouth shut for awhile.'

Gospel music is so ingrained into my bones. I can't do a concert without singing a gospel song. It's what I was raised on.

I've got no deep voice today. I've got a cold. But when I was young, I had a high tenor voice.

A rose looks grey at midnight, but the flame is just asleep. And steel is strong because it knows the hammer and white heat.

You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone.

I knew Bob Dylan was searching for the truth and had been for years. And anyone who Really wants the truth ends up at Jesus

I wear black because I'm comfortable in it. But then in the summertime when it's hot I'm comfortable in light blue.