Quotes from Michael W. Smith

I think The Big Picture was such a huge shift from my second record.

I think if the church did what they were supposed to do we wouldn't have anyone sleeping on the streets.

God deserves the best from us.

So I'm taking a stand-and I hope others will-to really live what I believe and embrace who I am in Jesus Christ.

Doing the instrumental thing, you're really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.

I'm learning, but I'm getting better at it because I'm learning how to hear God in worship

We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.

Really, I could care less if there's a Second Decade record.

Things change when you give your life to serving God, and that can be scary.

I've changed a lot but I'm still Smitty. Hopefully I'm more mature and I'm a little wiser, and I plan on by the grace of God finishing well, and I'm more passionate than I ever have been in my life.

Even though we were all celebrities to a certain extent, we all looked at each other as family.

Just look at the Old Testament. They didn't go out with the army first. They sent the musicians out.

In Christ we are given the courage and strength to change the world

I've said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I've read the Gospels many times, but it's been a while since I've read through a whole book.

I think if Jesus came for the first time, and he was 33 1/2 years old and hung out with these guys, where would he be? They'd probably be at a coffee bar getting a latte or something.

For some reason, and for a time such as this, God has given me favor with kings and princes.

Love will fan the flame, and that flame will warm the heart that's waiting.

I think one of my greatest gifts is leading worship.

In terms of worship, I think we ought to have the right people leading.

I've explored the worship side, the pop side, and the film scoring side of me.

There are a lot of bad worship songs, in my opinion, but there are a lot of good ones, too.

Not everyone can lead worship.

There's a beauty on the inside of you - and it shows on the outside too.

More love, more power, more of You in my life. I will worship You with all of my heart, I will worship You with all of my mind, I will worship You with all of my strength, for You are my Lord.