“When we think of a new year we think of new beginnings, new goals, and new resolutions. It’s always good to strive to make new goals,” says SEELE Editor Ally. With Philippians 3: 12-14 as a guide, Ally reminds us that our goal is Jesus, who is the model of looking forward, not backward.
At the darkest point of a life-altering depression, Hannah Brencher took a silver marker and labeled a composition book "Fight Song." In that little notebook, she poured hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she--and you--would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Drawn from those glow-in-the-dark words, Fighting Forward is your empowering invitation to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.
“The New Year is almost here and now is the perfect time to find some festive and sparkly clothing options for the season,” shares SEELE contributor Shefali Karani. “If you’re like me, chances are this year you won’t be buying a new outfit because of the ongoing pandemic.” She shares a few ways you can make an old outfit look new again.
Born in Lebanon of French heritage, but also American, Sarah Boulos is the founder of Society of the Performing Arts Nigeria. She opens up about how through tragedy, her performing arts society in Lagos, Nigeria was founded. And she talks about faith and how she came to know Jesus personally.
"My relationship with Jesus has gone through a process lately. I had to step back, pause, and think about the relationship I used to have with Him," shares SEELE contributor Thomasena Thomas. "This year alone, I have evolved in my relationship with Jesus and because of this, I had to reset it."
Twenty-seven-year-old Country Music singer Morgan Wallen, will be releasing his sophomore album, Dangerous: The Double Album right after the New Year on January 8, 2021. Filled with 30-tracks the two-disc album is a three-year project written mostly by Wallen throughout his career.
“Now seems like a pretty good time to have a wardrobe overhaul and get rid of certain items as well,” says SEELE contributor Shefali Karani. “Toss out or donate worn-out clothing, clothing that doesn’t make you feel good, and clothing that you’re super tired of wearing,” she says.
Some people focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. That’s why the ability to set clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In relationships, boundaries define who we are and who we are not, which impacts every part of our lives physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
"I’ve really been aware the past two weeks of how much salt and light matter to those around us," says SEELE editor Ally. "It often may feel and seem that those around us aren’t seeing our faith or getting enough of Jesus. But, they are, even though we may not realize it.
SEELE editor, Ally poses the question: “why Settle For A Good Man When You Can Have A Godly Man?” In this day and age when the world is becoming more challenging, we need men who are also half bearers of the image of God to know their identity in their Creator God, to be surrendered to God, to know what it means to walk with Holy Spirit, to be filled with Holy Spirit, and to rely our Triumphant God as he leads his household.
SEELE's newest contributor Oboitshepo Tladi shares that writing an article focused on men and their value was a challenge, but "one I accepted willingly but begrudgingly, only because I realised that this topic, although about men, seemingly placed a mirror in front of me as a woman. The topic made me more aware of myself as a woman and my true feelings towards men..."
For today's Friday Post, SEELE’s Editor Ally, shares when you know God and are walking with Him, Son and Holy Spirit you will know your identity and value in HIM. And because of that, you will position your life to be lived from a place of victory, only accepting the whole loaf, not crumbs because crumbs aren’t fulfilling- they don’t satisfy.
