Former first lady Michelle Obama is a wise woman, and she put her wisdom on full display as a special guest on Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus tour. It was the fifth tour stop of Oprah Winfrey’s full-day wellness event with WW where 15,000 guests gathered at New York’s Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is full of wisdom and has always been eager to share the gems of knowledge that have shaped her into the inspirational and influential Christian she is today. Here are 10 of our favorite quotes from the Ivy League-educated lawyer and NY Times best-selling author of Becoming.

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, here’s a story about an excellent teacher and how he taught students a lesson that would enrich their lives both naturally and spiritually. What he taught is a fundamental lesson you must learn if you are to do, be, and possess all God desires for you!

According to Proverbs 2:11, discretion is a good thing. The Bible says it protects and guards you. But many people overshare daily and get hurt in the process. As a rule of thumb, do not disclose too much about yourself – especially when dealing with individuals you don’t know very well.

You’re about to go places you have never been; have what you’ve never had before; and do what man says is impossible. God is shining His light upon your face and giving you more wisdom!

Last month, gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds turned 29 years old and took occasion to share wisdom that far exceeds his years on earth. On his Life Room Talk blog, he shared 16 truths he lives by that he has discovered in his less than 30 years on earth. EEW is choosing our Top 5 favorites.