I'm always trying to challenge everyone to raise the game on the artistic level. We are supposed to be the best. Make sure we don't get complacent or comfortable, and always trying to push the limit on trying to write great songs. At the end of the day it's why we do what we do.

Friends are friends forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them.

Some of the most powerful times are when we're quiet

I've said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I've read the Gospels many times, but it's been a while since I've read through a whole book

I've changed a lot but I'm still Smitty. Hopefully I'm more mature and I'm a little wiser, and I plan on by the grace of God finishing well, and I'm more passionate than I ever have been in my life.

It's really interesting to go back to '93 or '94 and listen to that music, like the I'll Lead You Home record

With faith and love God's given, springing from the hope we know. We will pray the joy you'll live in, is the strength that now you show.