"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” —JEREMIAH 29:11"

"People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it."

"So maybe someone listening will be inspired to pick up a Bible or go to church and their lives will be better and richer as a result."

"Life is full of what-ifs. You can’t let it hold you back. If you do, you’re not really living at all . . . just kind of going through the motions with no meaning."