So One’s Life Reflects the Man

This week I went to a Celebration of Life service for a dear man we have known for over twenty years. The service was beautiful; rich in God’s hope and love and gave honor to a man of unshakeable faith.  As I sat listening to the eulogies spoken about this extraordinary individual, I remembered Proverbs 27:19 which reads, “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”

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Giving Back- Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Help Those Around You

In this day and age, we seem so busy with our own problems that we tend to forget to help those around us. It’s nice when our family or friends support us, but we forget to support them back! We need to return the favor and support and give back to those around us. Your little act of kindness may be returned back to you as well in the future

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Confront Thyself: Jealousy

We’ve entered into a new year and a new decade. But, nothing will change in our lives if we go into this new year not confronting the brokenness and negativity from past years and past decades. 365 days from now, you and I will be in the exact same place if we don’t decide to draw a line in the sand, resolving that certain mindsets and behaviors are ungodly and cannot come 2020.

So, for this month, Seele Magazine’s Friday Posts will be a part of a new series titled ‘Confront Thyself,’ with Proverbs 27:19 as our guide, with this idea, as if you’re looking at your heart and your soul in a mirror. Our Editor, Ally will present 5 issue areas that you may be struggling with that are ungodly and can’t come any further into 2020, unless you want a repeat of 2019.

Today, the topic of jealousy is on the table. When we’re jealous of another, we are indeed holding ourselves back from God’s purposes for our callings. Here are a few ways to think about jealousy.  

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Book: Success From the Inside Out

Nona Jones was licensed into ministry at the age of seventeen and was appointed to her first executive role with a Fortune 100 company at the age of twenty-three. But, after building a career and ministry that appeared outwardly successful, the trauma of childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse left her feeling trapped within the trappings of success. In her highly anticipated memoir Success from the Inside Out, Nona uses her story to share the redeeming power of faith in God so we can all discover a success that fills instead of a success that empties.

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Aakanksha Tangri Shares How to Reset and Find Wellbeing in 2020

Each year around this time, you may find yourself getting anxious because the inevitable questions abound: “What are your New Year’s plans?” “Have you figured out how you’re getting around traffic on New Year’s Eve?”  “Any resolutions?” “How are you going to ensure you stick to them?” Producer, writer, advocate and founder of Re:set, Aakanksha Tangri, shares four ways to enusre wellbeing in 2020 by staying the same old you.

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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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