The Christmas holiday season would not be complete without the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night.” Music teacher, Cassandra Portee gives everything you thought you knew about the carol, but didn’t.

Each year around this time, you may find yourself getting anxious because the inevitable questions abound: “What are your New Year’s plans?” “Have you figured out how you’re getting around traffic on New Year’s Eve?”  “Any resolutions?” “How are you going to ensure you stick to them?” Producer, writer, advocate and founder of Re:set, Aakanksha Tangri, shares four ways to enusre wellbeing in 2020 by staying the same old you.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares her family Christmas traditions and that when looking at Christian traditions, it is the rules and guidelines of traditions that keeps the values of a family- or faith alive.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei points out how this is generally a time of festivities, traditions and holiday parties, but it can also be a very lonely and sad season for many. Whatever this holiday season may mean for you, it's a season of possibilities and opportunities to love. And let's not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us that we are to enjoy now and not always be looking for what's next. "Be present in the now and trust Christ to make the next move for you," she says.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei shares how in the midst of tiredness and challenge, we must keep running, keep climbing and keep walking step by step with God to achieve what we’re trying to achieve in life.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares that the feelings of doubt imposter syndrome brings are a lie from the enemy, and with the right mindset it’s possible to overcome.

Seele Contributor, Rebekah Mazzei offers a prayer for the weary. For those going through all kinds of challenges and seasons, she covers you in prayer so that you might overcome and have strength.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds that the best way to not get off course when running this race is to look to Christ. It’s in the midst of bumpy roads that all God wants us to do is to incline our ears to His voice, she shares.

Seele Contributor, Rebekah Mazzei reminds us that we have the same access to God, like King David did. It is God who we can run to in times of trials and challenge.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas asks exhorts us to live out the Gospel by responding to the Lord when He beckons us to do something.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei asks, “How many times do we find ourselves at battle with the physical evidence (unseen) vs. spiritual evidence (unseen)?” Her contributing post encourages us to increase our physical stamina.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack reminds us of the thesis of the book of James, “James doesn’t sugarcoat things, or skip around the subject," says Ben. "Words must be backed up by actions. What good is it if you say you’re going to do something, then don’t even try to do it? At best, people will see you as unreliable.”

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares: " We all like comfort and safety. These things are good to have but when the desire for safety and security becomes the dominant theme for our lives, then trouble arises. God wants you to see beyond comfort such as King David did. There is something of eternal significance for you to contend against."

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas has traveled to Africa and South America to do missions, and reminds on the importance of being the hands and feet of Jesus on the earth.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei reminds us that “God will do exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ever ask, and it’s through Psalms 50:15 that He is indeed asking us to test Him.”

Seele contributor, Ben Mack fasted for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan- “I should probably begin by saying I’m not a Muslim. But, like many Muslims around the world, I’ve been fasting this past month for Ramadan. Long story much shorter, the experience has deepened my faith in ways I could not have imagined – as well as deepened my empathy for fellow humans.”

Seele Contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds of the importance of listening to God.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei shares how music is the most intimate form of communication that God can share. She reminds us that one weapon against the enemy are vocal chords, and it’s not so much the singing, but rather the sound of warfare that pierces the heavens.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack recalls a past trip to Japan and parallels changing Japanese emperors to the beautiful equality of heaven.

During this Holy Week, Seele Contributor, Rebekah Mazzei reminds on the importance of spiritual stamina.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack shares his Lent experience this year.

“There are plenty of examples in the Bible of people fasting for the sake of Christ,” says Seele Contributor, Thomasena Thomas, “or for Christ to reveal things to them. In this Lenten season, I decided to change my fasting tradition up a bit, and focus on making my body a temple.”

Seele Contributor, writes a letter to God, for you on a reminder to surrender to God, to trust life’s test, and to rest in HIM.