Black Lives In The Bible: The Queen of Sheba

Concluding with the series: “Black Lives In The Bible,” SEELE Editor, Ally points out another intriguing Black woman in the Bible, who’s blood is still running through the veins of Black Jews in Israel today: The Queen of Sheba. We encourage you to sit down to Netflix this weekend and watch the film: The Red Sea Diving Resort, as it shows through suspenseful and action-packed scenes how the state of Israel in the 80s, over a period of several years went into Sudan on secret military missions, called Operation Solomon, to bring its Black Jews, the children of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba back to their homeland- Israel. Today’s Friday Post will help you understand how thousands of Black Jews are residing in Israel today, though they face systemic racism and murder at the hands of Israelis.

Black Lives In The Bible: Dear Black People

Continuing with the series: “Black Lives In The Bible,” I had planned to highlight the life of Asenath, the wife of Joseph in the Old Testament. But, the situation going on in the U.S. has me wanting to write a letter to Black people instead. “There are far deeper issues Black Americans need to face than solely the police and White subjugation,” says SEELE Editor, Ally.

Black Lives In The Bible: Zipporah

Continuing with the series: “Black Lives In The Bible,” we see Zipporah, a Black woman and the wife of Moses. We see through her brother-in-law and sister-in-law (Moses’ siblings), that through a situation they were racist towards her. And we see because of this situation God hates racism, as well as having His decisions challenged by man’s opinion. Racism is not a skin color issue, it’s a heart issue. In looking at the account of Moses’ siblings’ racism towards his wife, we see that the Hebrews were held back from moving forward, until Moses’ sister’s bad heart was sanctified and transformed. Racism doesn’t just hold back the racist, it holds back the subjugated as well.

Black Lives In The Bible: Encounters With Jesus- Simon of Cyrene

To kick off this series: “Black Lives In The Bible,” Seele Editor, Ally unpacks Simon of Cyrene, who helped Jesus carry His cross up the Via Del Rosa, and he had a personal encounter with Jesus, as He served the Savior in His final hour, an encounter that you and I are invited to have with Him as well. We see one key factor, symbolism really that as Simon carried the cross and followed Jesus, Jesus was modeling discipleship. Jesus was still leading as He walked into death. Blacks and minorities who carry their individual crosses of racism are to follow Jesus, as He leads us into a victorious life. All people in the crosses that they bear are to follow Jesus, as He leads all into a victorious life.

What Makes a Successful Marriage? Ben and Mel’s Tips

Few week old new parents, Ben and Mel Chow share what makes a successful marriage with four years of experience under their belt.

What Makes A Good Marriage? – Joe and Vanessa’s Story

Looking at the relationship journey between author, motivational speaker and worship leader Joe Tannous in Beirut, Lebanon and his girlfriend, Vanessa Ghssoub, it seems in the natural that it shouldn’t happen. But with God in the center, you see how His hand guides Kingdom relationships and brings a man and a woman together, for the right partnership, which is for His glory and two peoples’ good.

Ladies, Here Are 9 Ways To Destroy Your Marriage

Continuing with SEELE’s “What’s God’s Purpose for Marriage,” Gareth Noble unpacks and outlines 9 ways for women to destroy their marriage. This is a read you don't want to miss .

What Makes A Good Marriage?- Trevor and Sandra's Story

Continuing with SEELE’s ““What’s God’s Purpose for Marriage,” Zimbabwean couple Trevor and Sandra Weaver say: ‘On the spur of the moment, with the aid of Google, our definition of a good marriage would be a legal or formal union of a high standard between a man and a woman.

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What Makes A Good Marriage? - Adrian and Rebecca's Story

For the month of May, SEELE will be focusing on the question: "What is God's Purpose for Marriage?" There is only a 50% success rate of marriages, and divorces are more common than ever. Today it's Adrian and Rebecca's story of what makes a good relationship and how God brought them together. In a couple months they will be married.

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Looking Back Nine Years Ago To The Wedding of The Duke And Duchess of Cambridge

Yesterday marked the 9th wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. “I remember that day quite well because the night before I slept outside of Buckingham Palace to watch the members of the British Royal Family head to Westminster Abbey for the wedding,” says SEELE’s editor. Everyone who is married can tell you it’s not easy. It’s joyful and fulfilling but there are many rocky moments. But with words from their wedding homily, and in understanding God’s purpose for marriage, we can indeed have till death do you part marriages.

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Forgiving the Unforgivable: Joseph’s Story

Today is Joseph’s story, a Hebrew who at age 17 was sold into slavery in Egypt by his 10 brothers. Their first plot was to kill him but the oldest brother Ruben persuaded the other 9 brothers to sell Joseph instead. For 13 years he was enslaved and later imprisoned, after being lied on for rape charges by the wife of Potiphor. With two injustices done to Joseph before he was 30, he found the courage to forgive his brothers and the lie that was told on him by a desperate woman. He rose to become Egypt’s second most powerful man, paving the legacy of being seen as Egypt’s first Minister of Finance by the Egyptian people today. And, for preventing his people, the Hebrews from starving to death. Joseph’s story is one of unbelievable triumph.

Seele Series, Forgiving Series, Friday Posts kAlly PorteeApril 23, 2020Joseph, Forgiving the Unforgivable, forgive, UnforgivenessComment

Forgiving the Unforgivable- Dave Pelzer's Story

Today is Dave Pelzer’s story, an American who at age 12 was California’s worse domestic abuse cases. What he endured from age 2-12 by the hands of his mother is unthinkable and unforgivable. But somehow, he has been able to forgive his mom and his ministry focuses on propelling people to move past their past pains. Dave’s story is one of unbelievable triumph.

Joan of Arc’s Faith Enabled Her To Do Hard Things

March has been about focusing on inspiring women from the Bible in a series called: “Bible Boss Babes.” Last week we looked at The Witch of En Dor a woman who we can learn something from. This week we’re looking at Joan of Arc, and though she is not in the Bible, Joan was an unwavering woman of faith, and it was this faith that enabled her to do hard things.

Bible Boss Babes, Seele Series, Friday Posts kAlly PorteeMarch 27, 2020Joan of Arc, Friday Post, Bible Boss Babes, FaithComment

The Witch of En Dor: Are You Deceiving Yourself?

Last week we looked at Deborah, Israel’s first female judge. This week, we’re looking at a woman who’s NOT Bible Boss Babe: The Witch of En Dor, but nevertheless a woman who we can learn something from. As you’re home during this Coronavirus time, may this post speak to you in some way.

Bible Boss Babe: Deborah Acting Not Hesitating

Last week we looked at Mary from Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, the one who sat at the feet of Jesus. This week, we’re looking at Bible Boss Babe: Deborah.

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Bible Boss Babe: Mary - Unplugging to Sit At the Feet of Jesus

This month, Seele’s Editor, Ally will point out four inspiring women and share practical life tips that we can apply to our own lives. And this week we’re looking at Mary from Bethany, the sisters of Lazarus and Martha, the one who sat at the feet of Jesus.

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Everything You Need To Know About Joseph, the Papa of Jesus

We don’t know too much about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. We do know that he was from the tribe of Judah and most Christian denominations agree that he was way older than Mary, somewhere in his 40s when he married 13ish year-old Mary. And, that he most likely had children from another marriage (it is presumed he was a widower) when he married Mary.

Friday Posts kAlly PorteeFebruary 27, 2020Joseph, Jesus, God, ManComment

What Paul and Barnabas’ Relationship Breakdown Can Tell Us About Our Own Relationship Breakdowns in the Church

We don’t know too much about Barnabas, born Joseph, but he was a Cypriot Jew from the tribe of Levi who grew up in Cypress, and it’s because of him that many new churches in first century were established.

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Really Praying the Lord's Prayer

Oftentimes we rush through the Lord’s Prayer, not even meaning what the words are saying. It’s a key prayer that Jesus told us we ought to pray. May this skit be encouraging to you as you pray The Lord’s Prayer!

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Going to Church Every Week Should Not Be an Option- Even If You’ve Been Offended February 7, 2020

People get offended and leave churches for all kinds of reasons- the pastor didn’t like their feedback, no one from the church called to check on them, no one befriended or greeted them, someone didn’t like their clothing style, the church has taken a stance and condemned an issue- like a social issue they are in favor of, or, church leadership wouldn’t allow them to bring their blueberry pie to the church picnic. Seele Chief Editor, Ally shares some thoughts on how, despite your church experience- church- should be a place you’re going to weekly.

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