Secular writers can tell a story about the physical, the emotional, and the intellectual parts of a character. But no matter how well they tell the story, they miss a facet that is innately part of all of us - the spiritual.

You need to get down among the people who are the dirtiest and dustiest, and the depravity, and you need to see Christ's light shining there.

Goodbyes are on of the hardest things about life. One way or another people were always leaving... Always moving on.

The more bad choices you make, the less bad your choices seem.

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.

Forgiveness makes you feel better. As soon as you forgive, you're free.

I'm probably the most loquacious author when it comes to my dedications. The reason is there is some symbolism there. I've been writing these books, bringing these stories to my readers who I love so much, and I have a greater love for my family.