We've probably never met, but I wish we had.
— Michael W. Smith
This fall I'm doing something I've never done before. I'm starring in a film, an independent film.
Some of the most powerful times are when we're quiet.
Just look at the Old Testament. They didn't go out with the army first. They sent the musicians out.
I, on the other hand, have a bit of a southern accent.
I've been there and done all that, sold millions of records, and that doesn't bring you peace.
I think there's a passion for God like never before.
I think it all comes down to relationships - how I treat my wife, how I treat my kids, how I treat the guys at the grocery store, all aspects of every day, what I'm involved in.
I sang at the Inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral.
God deserves the best from us.
Doing the instrumental thing, you're really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.
We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.
Things change when you give your life to serving God, and that can be scary.
Really, I could care less if there's a Second Decade record.
It's really interesting to go back to '93 or '94 and listen to that music, like the I'll Lead You Home record.
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'm learning, but I'm getting better at it because I'm learning how to hear God in worship.
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.
I believe people are afraid to be still because we're used to being stimulated.
For some reason, and for a time such as this, God has given me favor with kings and princes.
But I know God has big stuff planned that ultimately doesn't have anything to do with me.
Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people.
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.
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.
I think worship is a lifestyle, first of all.
I think one of my greatest gifts is leading worship.
I sure love Ireland. The first trip I ever made was last year when I did this record in Dublin.
Healing rain is a real touch from God. It could be physical healing or emotional or whatever.
Even though we were all celebrities to a certain extent, we all looked at each other as family.
Love wasn't put in your heart to stay. Love isn't love until you give it away.
