When we are placed in a set of circumstances where we have to take initiative and be creative, some of us find it hard to transition. Those people have been trained not to think but to obey orders. They are slaves to the training, unconsciously pledging allegiance to the average. Mentally they recite from the manual of mediocrity.

I think many people have an illusion of success based on entering in at a level that's higher than their experiences.

I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.

I don't think that you can let the storms of life overwhelm you. When you do that, you are no better than the craziness that caused you to be under attack.

But I think my mistakes became the chemistry for my miracles. I think that my tests became my testimonies.

I think the thing that people do wrong today is that they pray for external validation.

I think the amazing thing about gospel music is that not only does it lift up the death and resurrection of our Lord, which is consistent with the Gospel, but it is uniquely communicated depending upon the generation.