Doing the instrumental thing, you're really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.

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.

Just look at the Old Testament. They didn't go out with the army first. They sent the musicians out.

Look at what Billy Graham has done, he's a legend. He would never tell you that, but look at the history, all the way back to the L.A. Crusades in the 50s, all around the world, starting a youth night in 94 that I got to be such a huge part of. This guy has changed the world with the gospel.

We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.

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

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