One thing I struggled with early in my career was the delicate balance between my performance and my identity. When things on the field went well, I was cheerful and felt important. When things went poorly, my countenance and self-concept plummeted, and I was not pleasant to be around.

For policemen to be honest about the fact that they may be fearful when they come into a certain situation, not understanding what's going to happen. The only way things will change and things will get better is if people are able to be honest without feeling like they're going to be offended, or they're going to offend someone else.

The only way to really cure what's on the inside is understanding that Jesus Christ died for our sins.

In the same way that I cannot be perfect and need grace for my mistakes, I also need to give my kids grace. I am constantly learning to be patient with them, understanding that they won't do everything right all the time, while still holding them to a high standard, as their heavenly father does.

Most of my life is taken up with family. It takes me awhile to get a record together that I feel is worthy of putting out.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

No matter how liberal or modern a family is, there will always be resistance when someone discloses that they are dating someone.

I hate this idea that you have to love somebody because they are your family. Nobody can tell me what I'm supposed to feel and who I am supposed to feel it for.