I had a fear of being alone.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

That's why you find a lot of entertainers are insecure, because it's the perfect camouflage for insecurity.

Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you.

The scripture that God used to save me was Isaiah 7.14, which today is still my favourite verse in the Bible.

God allows circumstances to build us up. God has got our back.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong, and I grew strong.

All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.

I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give

When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

I have been to more than 80 countries, and there is not one-not one-that I didn't have women coming up to me sharing stories of overcoming major abuse, a bad marriage turning good, etc.

I didn't know that love is not about what we do, but who we are, convincing others of our love for them...and about who loves us.

We go through life and don't pay attention to God even when he's yelling. Then there are the moments you never expect and can't avoid. It is at those times when you can hear him ever so clearly

One's past is what one is. It is the only way by which people should be judged.

Cat's heated gaze meets mine, and she smiles. Another piece of my heart is hers.

When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished. It is said a lion cub was killed By a single colony of ants.

I write, or used to write, to explain to myself situations I couldn't otherwise solve or understand. Meditation comes very naturally to me.

he kissed me hard. "Promise me. Promise me you'll spend New Year's with me next year," he whispered into my ear.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God. Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of God. Beloved are Israel, for unto them was given the desirable Torah

Here in Beacon, I feel like this was the worst year yet. The entire town, like a lot of winter towns, just kind of holed up in the winter.

It is funnier to bend things than to break them.