Book- The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger

Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning? Some say he would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God. Lee Strobel unpacks it all.

Book- The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger

Book: When Strivings Cease

In her new book, When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace , Simons guides readers on a journey to find freedom from the never-ending quest of self-improvement and helps them understand the truth that changes everything: God’s extravagant, undeserved grace is enough.

Book: When Strivings Cease

Getting Back Into The Swing of Things, Just Like Hannah

SEELE contributor Oboitshepo Tladi unpacks this month’s theme of getting back into the swing of things in the life of Hanna. “We learn the importance of not giving up on the desires we so strongly feel drawn to, while also learning how some of these desires are in fact given to us by God, to fulfil His purposes,” she writes.

Getting Back Into The Swing of Things, Just Like Hannah

Jesus Was Hurt Necessarily, We Don’t Have To Be Hurt Unnecessarily

Discernment is a gift from God. It’s the ability to recognize something, to distinguish if something is or someone is good, bad, honest, worth being connected to with the senses or with intuition. While Jesus placed Himself in situations that ultimately led to the cross, we humans are given discernment by God to protect us from “unnecessarily” situations.

Jesus Was Hurt Necessarily, We Don’t Have To Be Hurt Unnecessarily

Encounter God's Heart... The Light Of The World Within You

At some point in a person’s life, Jesus makes Himself known to people. That can be through the kindness, generosity and love of others, when someone tells us about the gift of salvation, when we’re forgiven, when we go through trials, or through direct encounters. Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez point out how Jesus’s glory is revealed to the nations, and one way is through us in how we love others.

Encounter God's Heart... The Light Of The World Within You

When God Does Not Intervene, Until We Make A Decision

SEELE Editor Ally unpacks Daniel’s standards and willingness to draw a line and not eat tainted food. It’s when Daniel showed his resolve to be committed to God that God then moved on Daniel’s behalf and gave him favor. Where is God looking to see if you’ve drawn a line(s), to live according to His standards, so that He can grant you more favor in life?

When God Does Not Intervene, Until We Make A Decision

Book: Bullies and Saints

John Dickson gives an honest account of the mixed history of Christianity, the evil and the good. He concedes the Christians’ complicity for centuries of bullying but also shows the myriad ways the beautiful teaching of Christ has enriched our world and the lives of countless individuals.

Book: Bullies and Saints