I think it's important that when you're bringing something to the table that you're sure has value, that you don't diminish yourself just so that you can have an opportunity.

I was looking for excellence in any color or gender it comes in. Some of my top people are African American but not all of them.

Don't come into the presence of God to impress Him with something He gave you!

Faith becomes the foundation I'm built on.

I would tell your generation, wherever you are on the totem poll - whether you're halfway there or at the bottom, don't despise small beginnings; small beginnings get you ready for great things.

Instilling values of faith at an early age is important. Listening them through adolescence comes more important than teaching because if you haven't instilled in them at early ages now it's time to listen and get your report card and let them find their way and then as an adult let them stand aside.

A church that focuses on the external has lost its passion for souls.