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

And another thing is that I think as a church whenever we become politically driven, we alienate at least 50 percent of the people that God called us to reach with our political orientations.

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 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.

I think that we need mythology. We need a bedrock of story and legend in order to live our lives coherently.

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