It’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. 

Today is International Women's Day and SEELE chats with Mari Skåre, Norway’s ambassador to Afghanistan. She has been a part of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1991, serving her nation and the world in many capacities.

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

Picking 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.

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.

She 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.

Straddling the line of the world and Kingdom-living are two very different lifestyles. To straddle the line is to be lukewarm and when reading Revelations 3:16 we see that “because you are lukewarm- neither hot nor cold- I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” These are harsh words that reveal the heart of God as to how much He wants us to live as true witnesses.

Seele 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.

The CARE Global Leaders Network is working in Africa to bring food security. About half of the population of Southern Africa struggles every day to find enough food to eat, and more than 12 million children under age 5 are malnourished. 

Tessy de Nassau is a modern woman, who is not like most of us, but then again she is. She married into the Luxembourg royal family and held a royal title, but she’s still the same person with a heart for people. And as she transitions into the season of life she’s in now, she finds herself busy, like most women, balancing her family and work responsibilities. A mother of two boys, an army veteran, and an activist, Tessy brings attention to various issues near and dear to her heart.

Journalist Ben Mack shares the dangers of criticism.

Seele 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

Jennie Allen understands the daily struggle so many of us face with inadequacy and insecurity. We often find ourselves paralyzed by the belief that we are not good enough, talented enough, or spiritual enough to do what we are supposed to do in life. And she invites us into a different experience, one in which our souls are content and epic dreams unfold through our lives, in Nothing to Prove.

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has just released the DVD film, Extraordinary. It’s based on the real-life events of acclaimed ultra-marathoner David Horton and his wife Nancy.  For those in the US, you have the opportunity to win a free DVD copy of the film.

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 .