GUEST POSTS

Seele contributor, Ben Mack shares that amongst the challenge of find himself in Gabon recently, he experienced God through Christian hospitality.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei, shares a whisper that came into her Spirit this week, in her quiet time with God and she shares it: “I’ve done my best, now it is time for God to do the rest.” 

Seele contributor, Ben Mack talks about how political party partisanship should not be what divides us, but rather I shared idenity in Jesus should unite us.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas points out the importance of how relationships are an important part of life. She says, 'relationships were designed by God and happen for a reason.' 

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei points out the importance of solitude, and how it is the most important spiritual discipline that we need to be doing.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack writes about a recent trip to Bangladesh and how we are to not ignore poverty and social inequality.

Seele Contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us of the Apostle Paul’s words, that t to live a life holy acceptable to Christ, we must deny ourselves DAILY and pick up our crosses each and every day. Even despite our mistakes, God still loves us, Thomasena points out. But, it’s in the picking up of our crosses and repenting that God does His greatest work.

Seele contributor, @rebekahmazzei points out how we live in a world that measures accolades, status, wealth, homes, cars, vacations, social media following, fashion and so much more. We want to be heard, we want to be seen, we want to be praised, we want to be recognized, we want to be loved. What do we want? What do we really long for? The answer could be connectivity because in a world that is so fast paced, we often find ourselves surrounded by people, yet we still go home feeling isolated. The answer could be comfort though we have family, friends, and comforts of wealth, yet we still go home feeling incomplete. She proposes the answer is Identity.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack points out the ideas of “taking charge,” or of “fighting the good fight” for truth, justice and equality, which are celebrated things in any culture, anywhere – and has been since time immemorial. Ben says, " we should always try and do what is right."

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei says that faithfulness with God requires forging onward. With King David as her example, Rebekah gives practical life applications on how to stay faithful to God, despite our own human flaws and failures.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack opens up about a time when lost all his money to a scam one cold snowy night in Germany, and how God came through for him.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us that confidence is seen as self, but Godfience is given through Christ. It is something we can’t form ourselves but it only comes from what we have in Christ.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei unfolds the significance of “forging ahead.” In order to be successful in battle you must always move forward by running, by pushing and never looking back- she states. In FORGING full steam ahead, we can rest assured that the Lord our God is with us!

Seele contributor, Ben Mack points out the scary realization that not everyone you sit next to in church will make it to Heaven. Ben points out that it doesn’t matter if a person is a president, famous, or even incredibly smart, strong or good-looking – anyone can get in. “Greatness” doesn’t matter at all. God looks at the heart and life a person.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas unwraps the word “godspeed” and how its used to describe God moving in a person's life. It describes the way God is working in and through people’s lives with opportunities, blessings and situations.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack says that “Patience is a virtue,” is true. It’s not easy, of course. But what better reason for being patient is there than knowing that God has great things planned for us?

We live in a society where we all want things to happen now. Social media and societal influences affect our lives even if we don't know it. Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas, says we pray and pray for the desires of our hearts and when it doesn't happen in the timing we want it to, we tend to lose hope. God makes us wait for a reason and he allows opportunities and blessings to happen in his timing.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei sheds light on the importance God being our compass and guide in any and all decisions that we make.

We all have traditions of some kind. Some of us make a point of seeing family every year for Christmas. Some of us prefer to eat certain foods on certain days, because that’s what we grew up with. Seele contributor, Ben Mack explains the traditions that lead us back to God.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas sheds light on how easy and simple prayer is, through a simple technique to follow.

Seele Contributor, Rebekah Mazzei shares the importance of waiting on prayer in her life, specifically in growing up with an illness that she no longer has.

Your twenties and thirties can be quite a whirlwind. So much in your life is changing, and rapidly and it’s easy for your financial health to take a backseat to other more immediate or exciting decisions. Financial advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, author and mother, Emily G. Stroud gives insight on how to think about saving in your 20s and 30s.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack points out the importance of talking to God, for what we do when we're alone reveals who we truly are. In order to have a relationship with someone, we have to communicate regularly- the same goes with God. He wants to hear from us everyday, and several times a day.

Have you ever had to make a decision about a situation where you knew either the final outcome would be successful or a failure?  You weighed the pros and cons of your decision, but you knew if no one stepped up to the plate in doing what needed to be done, you would be the one to carry out the plan.  But, in your heart you knew if the plan failed, you would have to live with the consequences, and knew you did your best. Seele Contributor, Cassandra Portee introduces a woman from long ago who did just this, Jehosheba.

Seele Contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares 3 tips for overcoming temptation. When our minds become idle temptation becomes stronger. The choice is to address the festering and find the root cause of it to eliminate it, or allow it to keep festering in your mind. But the latter doesn’t work....

For the month of March, Seele contributor Rebekah Mazzei, shares a robust post on what it means to be a real Christian.

Seele contributing writer, Ben Mack shares some thoughts from 1 Corinthians, and how it's unwise to boast about sin. 

Former American NFL wife, Photographer, and soon-to-be new mom, Matti Gresham opens up about sacrificing her career path to help her husband with is career.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas opens up about her journey from being passive about her faith to making time for God, opening up the Bible and having morning devotionals.