Last week we looked at Mary from Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, the one who sat at the feet of Jesus. This week, we’re looking at Bible Boss Babe: Deborah.

Lucy Doughty is a philanthropist, businesswoman, designer, and advocate of women’s and children’s causes. Splitting her time between London and her ancestral Dominican Republic, Lucy is often raising money for women’s and children’s causes, or sitting at the bedside of a sick child.

Body positivity seems to be on everyone’s minds nowadays. How can we be better role models for others or what positive body image campaigns should we support? Seele Contributor, Shefali Karani has personally struggled with her own body image during her teenage years, and body positivity is something that she shares we should all work towards, as something that’s a part of the whole self-love package.

Zeina shares her story and thoughts on empowering women through Communication, as well as thoughts on how women can be more effective communicators.

This month, Seele’s Editor, Ally will point out four inspiring women and share practical life tips that we can apply to our own lives. And this week we’re looking at Mary from Bethany, the sisters of Lazarus and Martha, the one who sat at the feet of Jesus.

The ‘Gift of Forgiveness’ is a fresh, inspiring book on learning how to forgive–with firsthand stories from those who have learned to let go of resentment and find peace.

Pierpaolo Piccioli surprised us all at Valentino’s womenswear AW20 show in Paris. Unlike Hedi Slimane, Pierpaolo isn’t predictable, and missing from this collection are his typical volumes and bright colors. This collection is all about tailoring and fluidity- incorporating masculinity into the femininity.

Clare Waight Keller’s AW20 ready-to-wear collection for Givenchy is all about the strong woman who knows what she wants and how to get it. Themed ‘Arthouse Beauty’ with references to the French silver screen and the elusive arthouse heroine, it focuses on abstract musings of the female body in performance art.

We don’t know too much about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. We do know that he was from the tribe of Judah and most Christian denominations agree that he was way older than Mary, somewhere in his 40s when he married 13ish year-old Mary. And, that he most likely had children from another marriage (it is presumed he was a widower) when he married Mary.

Ever the person that can deeply relate to others, womenswear Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri mapped out an atlas of emotions through the prism of her teenage diary for the FW20-21 ready-to-wear collection.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares that, "keeping your mind clean is a very important and necessary task. If we do not focus on what God has for us, we can lose track of our task at hand and lose focus on what needs to be done," she says.

As AW20 Paris Fashion Week is in full swing, Friday night’s coveted spot of shows went to Celine. Creative director, Hedi Slimane took us back to the 70s with oh-so very French and British looks, with hints of American style as well.

We don’t know too much about Barnabas, born Joseph, but he was a Cypriot Jew from the tribe of Levi who grew up in Cypress, and it’s because of him that many new churches in first century were established.

Oftentimes we rush through the Lord’s Prayer, not even meaning what the words are saying. It’s a key prayer that Jesus told us we ought to pray. May this skit be encouraging to you as you pray The Lord’s Prayer!

Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, is almost here. In addition to doing something nice for your significant other, Seele contributor, Shefali Karani poses the question: “how about you do something nice for yourself by showing some self-love?”

People get offended and leave churches for all kinds of reasons- the pastor didn’t like their feedback, no one from the church called to check on them, no one befriended or greeted them, someone didn’t like their clothing style, the church has taken a stance and condemned an issue- like a social issue they are in favor of, or, church leadership wouldn’t allow them to bring their blueberry pie to the church picnic. Seele Chief Editor, Ally shares some thoughts on how, despite your church experience- church- should be a place you’re going to weekly.

Located in central London and centrally located in the borough of Kensington is the hotel. A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel, you get the finest service and amenities. Just steps from famed and historic Harrods Department Store and Harvey Nichols.

When the skincare company Rodial launched its its leading serum, the press quickly called the business an 'overnight success'. However, Rodial's founder Maria Hatzistefanis had been toiling for 18 years, building the company from scratch in her bedroom. Now, the beauty boss sets out to demonstrate in this very accessible book that its success stemmed from sheer hard work, tireless efforts and a lot of patience…

This month, Seele Magazine’s Friday Posts were 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- what do you see? Chief Editor, Ally presented 4 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.

Last week we looked at our ego, today’s final topic of joy is on the table. We don’t always feel happy and that’s ok. But, joy is a fruit of the Spirit, and it’s something that we should have 24/7 in our lives, that in spite of what we may be going through, we should always have joy.

Canadian and climate change advocate, Monica Tang says, "The climate crisis is real, and our love for God, Creation, and our neighbors compels us to act." She shares how Christians should be thinking about the climate change crises from a Biblical perspective.