Commitment, I finally said. Both people have to be committed. I think if two people are committed to the marriage, if they really want to make it work, then they'll find a way to do it. No matter what happens in life.

sometimes our future is dictated by what we are, as opposed to what we want.

And while he was doing those things, he thought about Allie and the love that was missing from both their lives.

He finally understood that God's presence was everywhere, at all times, and was experienced by everyone at one time or another.

Unless you had a popular video on YouTube or could perform shows in front of thousands, musical ability meant nothing.

A joy as intense as pain

I write 2,000 words a day when I write. It sometimes takes three hours, it sometimes takes five hours.