TOBYMAC

I think Christmas is about celebration and come on, on the inside everyone wants to dance.

I feel like I'm not living a life different than anyone else. You know, I live in a house with 5 kids and a wife, but I also travel on the road with a band of brothers, just doing life. I am a member of a church, but it's almost like it's a little church on our bus. It's about trying to pursue God and stay faithful to Him in this crazy world.

Focusing on the negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult

During the holidays, everyone needs a break from studying for exams and Christmas shopping. I wanted to put together a diverse tour that rocks in many musical directions but always points to Christ.

I am passionate about God, about Jesus, and what His influences do to me.

God has been faithful time and again to surround me with people that sharpen me and that make me better.

You're like the lyrics to my favorite song. You stick with me all day long. And when I reach the end I wanna hear it again.

I'll never be a non-stumbler. I'll be a forgiven stumbler, but never a non-stumbler.

I want to fight for what we got because I believe in family.

Are you kidding? This is crazy, man. I thought I was Mr. Pre-Televised awards.

I wanted my new release 'Get Back Up' to benefit Haiti in their tragedy and I am blessed to use my music to help as your purchase becomes our gift.

I am passionate about God, about Jesus, and what His influences do to me.

I'm not the only person who has something in their life they can't control.

I'll never be a non-stumbler. I'll be a forgiven stumbler, but never a non-stumbler.

Are you kidding? This is crazy, man. I thought I was Mr. Pre-Televised awards.

I'm not going to put out a Christmas CD until it's coming out of me naturally.

I can't immediately get all this coverage when my record comes out. The way I sell gold and platinum records is by being on the road.

Selling millions of records is great, but at the end of the day it really doesn't bring peace.

I just pinch myself, because I think if there's anything I can be proud of, I've survived success, which I think is difficult these days.

God has been faithful time and again to surround me with people that sharpen me and that make me better.

I think Christmas is about celebration and come on, on the inside everyone wants to dance.

During the holidays, everyone needs a break from studying for exams and Christmas shopping. I wanted to put together a diverse tour that rocks in many musical directions but always points to Christ.

People love that you're human and that we're frail and we face the same situations. Honesty tends to communicate with people better than standing up there like you have an 'S' on your chest.

I want my music to be everywhere, I want it to be heard. I want to give people an opportunity to enjoy my music, and maybe even hear about this beautiful truth that's in it.

Focusing on the negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult

I feel like I'm not living a life different than anyone else. You know, I live in a house with 5 kids and a wife, but I also travel on the road with a band of brothers, just doing life. I am a member of a church, but it's almost like it's a little church on our bus. It's about trying to pursue God and stay faithful to Him in this crazy world.

Literally as I walk into the studio I say, "God, hollow me of all my junk. Hollow me of my insecurity, my pride and my doubt. Make me hollow enough that you can breathe something through me that would turn eyes to you." And whether that's a song or a conversation you're going to have with a co-worker, or whatever you're facing, that's for everybody.

You're like the lyrics to my favorite song. You stick with me all day long. And when I reach the end I wanna hear it again.

Life is serious, but I do think that God wants us to enjoy the things He's given us, like music.

I want to fight for what we got because I believe in family.

I don't wanna gain the whole world and lose my soul.