Marriages, contracts, business deals, loans, treaties…. It’s easy to get in these thingsbut it can be very hard to get out. Discernment, patience and prayer are three things that are necessary in avoiding the things in life that are easy to get in, but hard to get out.
Read MoreSometimes in life God has us in seasons of ‘wax on, wax off’ or ‘up and down.’ And, we’re wondering, why do I have this puny job, or why do I have to do this or that. That puny job or this or that are often the foundational and key moves that we will draw upon later in life to do even bigger things.
Read MoreLast week we looked at when God doesn’t remove everyone and everything that challenges you, through the lens of Judges 3:3. God knows what He’s doing with His children, and He knows how best to raise us and grow us as people. One reason He let other nations stay in the Promise Land was to test them, to see if they would be obedient to Him.This week we'll look at the importance of obedience.
Read MoreThe Israelites from the time of their exit from Egypt to the death of Joshua knew oppression, they knew warfare, but, they also knew the importance of trusting and obeying God. God allowed other nations of people to live among the Israelites in the Promise Land. He didn’t wipe these various nations all out for 2 reasons: 1- So that that generation of Israelites would know how to fight… 2- To test them, to see if they would be obedient to Him. This week we’ll look at reason 1 and next week we’ll look at reason 2.
Read MoreThe example of David when he and his men lost their wives + children + possessions was overwhelming for David. So when his men talked of stoning him, David turned and strengthened himself in God, who led him into find a solution for his problem.
Read MoreThe example of Jonah and God in the Book of Jonah shows the love, grace and mercy in the character of God. He has a great desire to turn back from destroying people; He wants to unleash His grace and mercy on all; He cares about animals- haha; and God has a heart for cities. Read Seele'e Friday Post on Jonah and the mercy of God.
Read MoreThe life and journey of Moses is extremely fascinating. There is no denying that God’s hand was on his life. There’s so much to learn from the life of Moses, especially when it comes to leadership principles. But today Seele will focus on the topic: getting out of a slave mentality, specifically when you’re put in an environment you weren’t born into.
Read MoreMarch has been “All About Eve” for Seele. We’ve looked at the first woman over a period of 6 weeks from 6 different angles. We're going to finish out this series on Eve by throwing a wrench in yet another way of how you may have never thought of her. This week we will look at Eve: A Special Helper with a Special Purpose.
Read MoreSeele Editor-In-Chief, Ally Portee continues with the month of Eve. March is the month of Eve, a month where Seele is looking at the first woman from 6 angles, over a period of 6 weeks. This week we will look at “Eve, the Completion of Relationship.” God is relationship, He is about relationships, and He created us to be in relationship. He created us to share in a relationship with Him, to not be independent, but dependent, in the sense that relationship (what He is with Himself) would play out in the lives of humans.
Read MoreThough she made a mistake, God still showed His love and grace to Eve by sharing a key prophecy. God still spoke to Eve and He will still speak to His daughters through various ways, despite our mistakes. He has plans for us, the daughters of Eve.
Read MoreIt’s interesting that God didn’t bring Eve into Adam’s life until he was lonely and ready or it. When a man is ready for commitment and to love a woman, that’s when he will appreciate her. Before he’s ready, it’s most likely pointless to hope that he will commit to you. Women must understand this and not chase men who aren’t ready for commitment. Let a man chase you, not the other way round.
Read MorePicking up from last week, after Adam and Eve let sin into the world, they felt shame and they were in a panic to cover themselves. When they sinned their eyes were opened and they felt shame, they felt regret for what they had done, so they felt they had to make something to cover themselves from the one who created them to know no shame.
Read MoreShe is known as the “mother of all who have life." And because of this, she is a part of us and she is unique. Eve was the first woman victim of Satan. He preyed on her for a reason and this weeks post will look at this in slight detail.
Read MoreSeele Editor-In-Chief, Ally Portee ushers in the month of Eve with the topic of: “that voice.” We know that voice. Eve knew that voice, for it caught her off guard in the garden, in Genesis 3: 1-5. That voice is a nasty voice, it comes in the form of our thoughts.
Read MoreSeele contributor, Cassandra Portee shares her thoughts about the mercy and grace we find at the throne of God. It’s a Place where we can go boldly and confidently to lay our burdens and receive healing, love and perspective. Happy Friday
Read MoreA Psalm to cheer the heart!
Read MoreIf the light hits a photo too early in the dark room, it will destroy the image. If light hits a child of God too early while they are in process, it can destroy the person and the plans God has for their lives. It is crucial to trust the slow road. It is crucial to stay in the “dark room,” and let patience have its perfect work in you
Read More2018 and life will be full of many decisions. But the decisions that show red flags before you make a transaction is the Holy Spirit trying to speak to you. Be still and open your eyes to what God is showing you.
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