If it were possible for me to alter any part of his plan, I could only spoil it.
By affliction prayer is quickened, for our prayers are very apt to grow languid and formal in a time of ease.
The Christian must know that the season, measure, and continuance of his sufferings are appointed by Infinite Wisdom, and designed to work for his everlasting good; and that grace and strength shall be afforded him according to his need.
How many times has He delivered me! Yet, alas! How distrustful and ungrateful is my heart even until the present!
To embrace what are called the Calvinistic doctrines was an infallible token of a humble mind.
I am a great Sinner and God is a great Savior.
But by the grace of God I am what I am.
If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December’s as pleasant as May.
Let me hear your body talk.
Family, nature and health all go together.
We women should remember that we are much more than just breasts.
As for the industry, it has certainly changed. I think with all of these television shows and YouTube and the internet, you have so much less time to develop as an artist and perfect your craft. So many things today are “instant” and, that’s not always a good thing.
For me I have learned to enjoy everything, especially performing live, so much more. I used to get horrible stage fright when I was younger and today and just love to sing for anyone who still turns up at my shows!
My cancer scare changed my life. I’m grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life.
I look at my cancer journey as a gift: It made me slow down and realisethe important things in life and taught me to not sweat the small stuff.
Cancer got me over unimportant fears, like getting old.
I have really been blessed in my career with some wonderful songwriters and in turn, songs.
Fight each round take it on the chin. And never never never ever give in.
I love life and nothing intimidates me anymore.