Kate Petrova was born and raised in Russian Siberia, and has traveled to many countries in almost every continent that one can barely keep count. Kate shares her thoughts about the decision fatigue that she experienced in 2017.

A Psalm to cheer the heart!

Charlie is the UK Director for the A21 Campaign. The A21’s vision is to see human slavery abolished in the 21st Century. In addition to her work with the A21 Campaign, Charlie and her husband, Dan are pastors at Hillsong Church London, where they are leading a fearless generation of young people .

Seele Contributor, Rebekah Mazzei continues her series on being inhabitants in the world, but not being conformed to the world. This week let’s focus our attention on: Soul Standards.  

If 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

Seele Contributor, Ben Mack opens up about loneliness, something we all struggle with at times- whether that’s moving to a new city, state or even country where you don’t speak the language, starting a new job- loneliness is something that will affect us all at some point in our lives.

With a public service and business career that spans more than four decades, David Beasley now lives in Rome, where he is the Executive Director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme. He travels to over 30 countries per year promoting peace, meeting donors, and leading conferences and missions.

University student, Thessy Thomas writes about her recent study abroad experience in the UK.

2018 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.

Bobbie and her husband Brian Houston are the Global Senior Pastors and Founders of Hillsong Church, a church they started over thirty years ago in Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about seeing all people find Jesus as their Savior, to see people gain a revelation of their value in Him, and rise up to make a stand for justice on the earth.

In this powerful book, Jo examines Biblical figures and shares her personal story as she invites you to turn to the One who knows you intimately and loves you deeply.

For the past 2 Fridays I have been posting directly from the Jesus Calling devotional, like I do every year. I use the last three weeks of December to take a slight break from Seele to refuel and quiet myself from the year and the holiday rush. The voice that Sarah Young, the writer of each devotional, is writing in is the voice our Triune God- as if he is sitting across the table speaking directly to you.

For the next 2 Fridays I will be posting directly from the Jesus Calling devotional, like I do every year. I use the last three weeks of December to take a slight break from Seele to refuel and quiet myself from the year and the holiday rush. The voice that Sarah Young, the writer of each devotional, is writing in is the voice our Triune God- as if he is sitting across the table speaking directly to you.

LIVING BLUE is a catalyst to improve conditions for women. In Bangladesh they are benefitting women artisans who make scarves and designs, which are sold in the West. The profit supports these women artisans and their families. The project has increased wages, food and nutrition security and health for more than 7500 families in 121 rural communities across Bangladesh. 

For another Christmas, music teacher, Cassandra Smith Portee has opened up the life of composer and songwriter, Irving Berlin, a Russian immigrant who lived in the US and who contributed to the world a Christmas timepiece.

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei sheds light on the fact that not conforming to this world, but being an inhabitant of it, we have an advantage to break the mold of what is normal thinking and to truly act set apart from the rest.

For the next 3 Fridays I will be posting directly from the Jesus Calling devotional, like I do every year. I use the last three weeks of December to take a slight break from Seele to refuel and quiet myself from the year and the holiday rush. The voice that Sarah Young, the writer of each devotional, is writing in is the voice our Triune God- as if he is sitting across the table speaking directly to you.

Recently, Seele interviewed, Beth Solomon, the Managing Director of External Affairs and Development for the Network. The interview was done in conjunction with a reception that the Network held last night at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC, supporting Afghan Girls and Their Dreams. 

Kimberlie Kessler is a mom, nurse, caretaker, business owner and blogger, she is a shameless Jesus follower and java junkie. She unpacks how we can often believe the lies of the enemy and accept them as truth.