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Everything You Need to Know About Mary, the Mama of Jesus

Everything You Need to Know About Mary, the Mama of Jesus

One of the most fascinating women of the ages, Mary the mother of Jesus was a humble girl from the tiny town of Nazareth. Giving birth to Jesus around the age of 13/14, she would carry a burden, a beautiful burden, but a heavy burden the rest of her life. ‘The rare moment- accounts of conversations between Jesus and His mother that we find in the Gospels are laden with love and riddled with pain.’ A relatable woman to us all, SEELE’s last Friday Post of 2019 highlights a woman whose life was forever changed when Gabriel met her with news. And her unwavering devotion to her Son’s mission is a reminder of the true reason of the season.

Friday Posts j, Analysis & Faith, Friday Posts kAlly PorteeDecember 20, 2019Mary, Jesus, Mary mother of Jesus, Christmas, FaithComment

The E-tailer of the Orient- Maison Orient Is the Go To Platform for the Region

The E-tailer of the Orient- Maison Orient Is the Go To Platform for the Region

It’s the ASOS for the Middle East and it’s called Maison Orient. Founded by Ayse Arel, the online curated platform of creative brands, designers and artists from the Orient connects you, the consumer to some of the Middle East’s best fashion design talent. Their mission is simple- to connect creative talents and their designers with the curious world.

FashionSEELEDecember 19, 2019Maison Orient, Orient, Ayse Arel, fashion, Middle East, AsosComment

Heritage From Afar, Noor Pahlavi Opens Up About Coming From Iran’s Exiled Royal Family

Heritage From Afar, Noor Pahlavi Opens Up About Coming From Iran’s Exiled Royal Family

Noor Pahlavi is a member of the exiled former Iranian royal family. She opens up to SEELE about a heritage that she has had to observe from afar- and she talks about her past struggles with depression, her iconic grandmother, being an American, and her hopes for the future.

InterviewsAlly PorteeDecember 18, 2019Noor Pahlavi, Iran, Royalty, Royal Family, Women, Culture, Heritage From Afar, Noor Pahlavi Opens Up About Coming From Iran’s Exiled Royal Family Comments

A Season of Gentleness

A Season of Gentleness

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei points out how this is generally a time of festivities, traditions and holiday parties, but it can also be a very lonely and sad season for many. Whatever this holiday season may mean for you, it's a season of possibilities and opportunities to love. And let's not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Guests bRebekah MazzeiDecember 17, 2019Christmas, Guest Post, Rebekah MazzeiComment

SEELE 2019 Christmas Gift Guide

SEELE 2019 Christmas Gift Guide

Check out our 2019 Christmas gift guide pics from books, to fragrance, to jewelry to fashion.

FashionSEELEDecember 16, 2019Gift Guide, gift, FasionComment

The Feeding of the 5,000 is More Than Just Feeding 5,000 People…

The Feeding of the 5,000 is More Than Just Feeding 5,000 People…

We all know the miraculous account of Jesus feeding the 5,000 but there’s some real nuggets of gold here that you may not have realized. This miracle is more than just some miraculous account in the Bible. It’s a fulfillment of Old Testament promises, it solidifies Jesus as God and Lord, and we see God’s heart for people. Read more to find out the significance of Mark's account of Jesus feeding 5,000.

Friday Posts j, Analysis & Faith, Friday Posts kAlly PorteeDecember 13, 2019Jesus, 5000, Sheep, Shepherd, Ezekiel, RevelationComment

The Peninsula Paris Hotel is French Hospitality At Its Best

The Peninsula Paris Hotel is French Hospitality At Its Best

The Peninsula Hotel in Paris’ 16th arrondissement is hotel excellence at its highest and best that brings a unique twist to the City of Lights, with fine dining, a spa and French hospitality under one roof.

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A Chat With Perfume Creator, Sylvaine Delacourte

A Chat With Perfume Creator, Sylvaine Delacourte

Sylvaine Delacourte, founder of Sylvaine Delacourte Paris launched her Orange Blossom perfume scent last night in Dubai. With her gift of understanding the olfactory memory and having spent 15 years creating scents for Guerlain, she is able to create perfumes that complement different personalities.

BeautyAlly PorteeDecember 10, 2019Sylvaine Delacourte, perfume, Paris, Guerlain, DubaiComment

How to Handle a Friend That Betrayed You

How to Handle a Friend That Betrayed You

Friendships and what they mean should not be complicated and we see clear examples from the Bible of the closest of friendships. SEELE’s Editor, reminds us what friendships are, being aware of what a friend is and what an acquaintance is; and provides practical thoughts on how to handle a friend that betrayed you in some way.

Friday Posts j, The Heart & FaithAlly PorteeDecember 6, 2019friendship, friendsComment

The San Regis Hotel is Quintessential Paris At It’s Best

The San Regis Hotel is Quintessential Paris At It’s Best

A luxury family-owned hotel in the heart of Paris, the San Regis offers quaint and quintessentially Parisian hospitality.

TRAVELSEELEDecember 4, 2019San Regis Hotel, Paris, TravelComment

Book: To Hell With the Hustle

Book: To Hell With the Hustle

In his newest book, Jefferson Bethke shares how in our modern life demands, we pursue more possessions, activities, and accomplishments, while it increases our exhaustion, anxiety, and depression! He urges to resist our culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus by setting up boundaries and cultivating disciplines---including silence, obscurity, solitude, and vulnerability---that will provide the depth, meaning, and order that you are truly looking for.

BooksAlly PorteeDecember 1, 2019BooksComment

MyRan Opens Its First Showroom in Beirut

MyRan Opens Its First Showroom in Beirut

Lebanese design duo Myrna Bocti and Rania Karam open their first showroom in Beirut, during a time of revolution, but the two are confident that Lebanese fashion will be ok.

FashionAlly PorteeNovember 28, 2019MyRan, fashion, LebanonComment

What's Next

What's Next

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas reminds us that we are to enjoy now and not always be looking for what's next. "Be present in the now and trust Christ to make the next move for you," she says.

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Two Ways of Overcoming a Hope Deferred Heart

Two Ways of Overcoming a Hope Deferred Heart

Hope deferred really makes the heart sick, and Seele’s Editor shares two ways of thinking about and processing through the receiving of news that you’ve been waiting to work in your favor but doesn’t

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Running the Course

Running the Course

Seele contributor, Rebekah Mazzei shares how in the midst of tiredness and challenge, we must keep running, keep climbing and keep walking step by step with God to achieve what we’re trying to achieve in life.

Guests bRebekah MazzeiNovember 18, 2019Race, Run, endurance, FaithComment

Eco Friendly Lebanese Designer, Roni Helou’s SS20 Collection Is An Ode To Nature

Eco Friendly Lebanese Designer, Roni Helou’s SS20 Collection Is An Ode To Nature

Beirut-based and eco conscience designer Roni Helou, known fro deconstructing silhouettes with unexpected juxtapositions was inspired by all things nature for his AW19 collection

FashionAlly PorteeNovember 17, 2019Roni Helou, Lebanon, Lebanese DesignerComment

Christian Women Like Fashion Too

Christian Women Like Fashion Too

Fashion stylist, Marie Smith shares how her love of fashion goes hand in hand with her faith. The two aren’t separate

FashionAlly PorteeNovember 15, 2019Fashion, Fashion DesignerComment

You’re Not Always A Victim, But Sometimes You Are The Oppressor

You’re Not Always A Victim, But Sometimes You Are The Oppressor

Seele’s Editor, reminds us that we are both Pharaoh and the Israelite. There are times in our lives when we oppress and are oppressed, and it is our Great SAVIOR, Jesus who has come to set us free from both.

Friday Posts j, Character & Faith 2Ally PorteeNovember 13, 2019opposition, oppressor, oppressed, Israelite, Pharaoh, the heart, CharacterComment

The Hotels You Should Be Staying In, In Doha

The Hotels You Should Be Staying In, In Doha

Discover the Al Messila Resort and Spa in Doha, Qatar.

TRAVELSEELENovember 9, 2019Doha, Qatar, Hotels, travelComment

Doha Should Be On Your Next Holiday List

Doha Should Be On Your Next Holiday List

Doha is a pearl in the Gulf that can’t be missed.

TRAVELSEELENovember 8, 2019travel, Qatar, Doha, The GulfComment