The one thing about God that's so beautiful is He is omnipotent, and He is the Almighty. But He's not a dictator.

There are very few courses around Detroit I haven't played

As human beings, we're very materialistic and have all this stuff - furs and cars and diamonds and money.

I always try to write a song, I never just want to write a record. Originally I was not writing songs for myself. ....And I can say this, most of the people who have recorded my songs are songwriters themselves. ... Even if I don't release it myself, somebody else might hear it and want to record it. When you write a song, it gives it that potential. When you write a song, a song has longevity. ... So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it-only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God. Songwriting is my gift from God.

I remember my first check that I got for a thousand dollars, and where I grew up, I never thought I'd have a thousand dollars at one time.

So I wanted to sing inspirational music, and that's exactly how I approached it - only the words have been changed to declare my relationship with God.

Before you ask some girl for her hand now, keep your freedom for as long as you can now. My Mama told me, you better shop around.