Have You Ever Thought…

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “there are so many religions, who’s right and who’s wrong?” Or have you ever asked yourself, “because there are 40,000 Christian denominations, who is right and who is wrong?”

Friday Posts i, Analysis & FaithAlly PorteeAugust 16, 2018Moses, Aaron, ChristianComment

A Syrian Pastor Talks Syrian Refugees and Challenges in Lebanon

SEELE recently interviewed a Syrian pastor working in Beirut. He moved to Lebanon in 2014 after following God’s direction on his life. Because he’s Syrian, he’s able to work with Syrian refugees that have flooded into Beirut, due to Syria’s civil war.

His Hand Has to Be In It

Seele’s editor writes on God's hand needing to be in whatever we’re wanting in order for that thing to succeed. Have you desired something in life- a job, to move to a new city, marriage, to start a business? In order for it to truly work, God has to be in it. Happy Friday!

Friday Posts i, Lifestyle & Faith 2Ally PorteeAugust 10, 2018God's Will, WillComment

When God Comes Through

Seele contributor, Ben Mack opens up about a time when lost all his money to a scam one cold snowy night in Germany, and how God came through for him.

Guest aBen MackAugust 5, 2018Ben Mack, God, Faith, hardshipsComment

From the Penthouse, to Prison, Back to the Penthouse and Then Some

Seele editor, Ally Portee sheds light on Joseph in the Old Testament’s journey from the penthouse, to prison and back to the penthouse again. Before Joseph was born, God had a mighty plan for his life, a destiny for him to save his nation (the Israelites) and another nation (Egypt) from starvation. But pride and arrogance in the penthouse let him to prison, and after 13 years of God working in his life, Joseph moved back to the penthouse.

Friday Posts i, Analysis & FaithAlly PorteeAugust 3, 2018Penthouse, Joseph, Pride, Arrogance, humility, PatienceComment

August Book of the Month- Unexpected

Unexpected offers encouragement and practical steps to move from anxiety about the unpredictable to confident faith in a good God. Through compelling stories and practical strategies, this book will help you anticipate the unexpected and to live in the joyful freedom of complete trust in God.

BooksAlly PorteeJuly 31, 2018Unexpected, ChristineCaine, Books, Book, fear, FaithComment

Look at It Another Way

Seele's editor points out that when we’re involved in unfavorable situations that lead us to other opportunities, they may be opportunities that may not have come if the unfavorable situation didn’t happen- so perspective, elasticity and and flexibility are key. Happy Friday!

Friday Posts i, Lifestyle & Faith 2Ally PorteeJuly 27, 2018Perspective, Elastic, FlexibilityComment

Godfidence

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us that confidence is seen as self, but Godfience is given through Christ. It is something we can’t form ourselves but it only comes from what we have in Christ.

Guest a, ContributorsThomasena ThomasJuly 25, 2018Godfidence, confidence, Thomasena ThomasComment

Putting It on the Table

Seele's editor points out that it’s so easy for us to put our brokenness, our baggage, and our issues on the table. In order to be transformed to the likeness of Jesus, there will be moments where God will back a person into a corner, so to say, in hopes that the person will put their brokenness, their baggage, and their issues on the table to be sorted. Happy Friday!

Friday Posts i, Analysis & FaithAlly PorteeJuly 20, 2018Pride, Holy Spirit, Transformation, brokenness, baggage, issues, pain, tableComment

Forge Ahead

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei unfolds the significance of “forging ahead.” In order to be successful in battle you must always move forward by running, by pushing and never looking back- she states. In FORGING full steam ahead, we can rest assured that the Lord our God is with us!

Guest aRebekah MazzeiJuly 14, 2018Forge, Move, FaithComment

Putting Ourselves to the Test

Seele's editor points out that it’s so easy for us to think that we are good Christians because we tithe, bring a dish to the church picnic, volunteer, donate a coat to the homeless coat drive, sing in the choir and so on. And yes, these things are important to God because they are an expression/ a path of love, of the love that lives in us and the love that went to the cross 2,000 years ago. But, we must put ourselves to the test and see if we really know Jesus.

Friday Posts i, Lifestyle & Faith 2Ally PorteeJuly 13, 2018Test, JesusComment

You don’t have to be “great” to get to Heaven

Seele contributor, Ben Mack points out the scary realization that not everyone you sit next to in church will make it to Heaven. Ben points out that it doesn’t matter if a person is a president, famous, or even incredibly smart, strong or good-looking – anyone can get in. “Greatness” doesn’t matter at all. God looks at the heart and life a person.

Guest aBen MackJuly 7, 2018Guest Post, Ben Mack, Heaven, ServantComment

Book: Girl Wash Your Face

"Have you ever believed that you aren't good enough? That you're not thin enough? That you're unlovable? That you're a bad mom? Have you ever believed that you deserve to be treated badly? That you'll never amount to anything? All lies."

BooksAlly PorteeJuly 1, 2018Rachel Hollis, Wash Your FaceComment

Do You Love Me?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus asked Peter 3 times, "do you love me?" There's a reason for that. Seele’s Editor explains why.

Analysis & Faith, Friday Posts iAlly PorteeJune 29, 2018Love, Agape, Phileo, JesusComment

Godspeed

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas unwraps the word “godspeed” and how its used to describe God moving in a person's life. It describes the way God is working in and through people’s lives with opportunities, blessings and situations.

Guest a, ContributorsThomasena ThomasJune 24, 2018Godspeed, Thomasena Thomas, Guest Post, Waiting, PatienceComment

No Favoritism

Seele Editor points out the powerful message of the book of James because it reminds us what real Christianity is supposed to look like. James 2: 1-9 is calling out favoritism for what it is: evil and a sin.

Friday Posts i, The Heart & FaithAlly PorteeJune 22, 2018Favorite, Favoritism, Christianity, Church, the heartComment

From Sleeping In His Car To Chase a Dream, To Achieving That Dream: Jimmie Allen Talks Delaware, Being A Country Music Artist, and How He Stays Humble

Jimmie’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appeared in a Diet Coke ad with Taylor Swift. Jimmie is persistent. He moved to Nashville with $21 in his pocket and struggled for a while, but with tenacity and time, Jimmie made his big break. He talks his home state, music, and which female Country artists he'd like to make a song with.

InterviewsAlly PorteeJune 20, 2018Interview, Jimmie Allen, Singer, Country Music, NashvilleComment

Book: The Creative Curve

The Creative Curve, written by Allen Gannett overturns the mythology around creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving breakout commercial success in any field.

BooksAlly PorteeJune 16, 2018Allen Gannett, Books, BookComment