I always try to write a song, I never just want to write a record. Originally I was not writing songs for myself. Songwriting is my gift from God.

Once you're a Motown artist, you're always a Motown artist

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.

And I can say this, most of the people who have recorded my songs are songwriters themselves.

I've been speaking at churches for years, as well as juvenile jails, rehabs and hospitals, and I always talk about my faith. That is a declaration of my relationship with God

Mistakes, I know I've made a few. But I'm only human, you've made mistakes, too.

Pretty girls come a dime a dozen, try to find one who's gonna give you true loving.