Sherri Shepherd, former co-host of “The View,” shared a deeply personal journal entry from July 2007, written approximately two months before accepting her new role and being formally introduced to millions of viewers.

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.

Naomi Osaka looked across the net after ending Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open in the third round Saturday night and saw the tears welling in the 15-year-old’s eyes. Osaka comforted Gauff with a hug and words of consolation, then encouraged her to address the those who had been pulling for the young American.

For same-sex-attracted individuals that may have been wondering if there is a gay gene that makes them predisposed to homosexual behavior, a new study reveals the answer—no. There is no real rhyme or reason to it. This conclusion was drawn from the largest study of its kind in history.

Feel like you’ll never see breakthrough? You will! It is God’s good pleasure to meet your needs. When you serve Him wholeheartedly, He is faithful to do the impossible for you! You may be persecuted, attacked and targeted by the enemy, but the attack won’t stop your blessings. It won’t block your favor.

Today, God is sending this word to tell you, don’t be surprised by trouble when it shows up. Don’t be dismayed when the attack comes against your faith, family, finances, health, stability, or destiny. In the midst of adversity, be confident that God’s good plan will still unfold in your life. Satan cannot steal your harvest. He doesn’t have permission to take what’s yours!

God, the greatest One of all, has chosen and anointed you, and loves you with an everlasting love. The next time you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, perplexed, or distressed by circumstances and situations, remind yourself that, because you have Him, you have all you need. Read this uplifting devotion and be encouraged in your spirit!