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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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