TobyMac Quotes

Focusing on the negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

I just pinch myself, because I think if theres anything I can be proud of, Ive survived success, which I think is difficult these days.

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 cant immediately get all this coverage when my record comes out. The way I sell gold and platinum records is by being on the road.

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