It is our hypocrisy and self-focus that drains us. When we become purpose centered, internally directed other focused and externally open, we discover energy we didn't know we had.

One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment.

Resurrection does not come without crucifixion, and you cannot celebrate Easter without living Good Friday.

The universe is a symphony of strings, and the mind of God that Einstein eloquently wrote about for thirty years would be cosmic music resonating through eleven-dimensional hyper space.

Being part of a community of writers is huge. I really think that's why people go to MFA programs.

Wisdom can boast no higher attainment than happiness.

He (God) doesn't need me, but He desires me.

This love for everyday things, part natural from the wide eye of Infancy, part a literary calculation

I do probably 80 or 90 per cent of the cooking at home.

Daddy worked for God, but asked for no pay. For he believed that God provides a way.

God, help me remember that when I admit and accept the truth, I'll be given the power and guidance to change.

I started singing at the age of 4, at my grandfather's church in McKinney, Texas. It was called Greater Hope Holiness Church. My first solo was "Jesus Loves Me."