Two-time GRAMMY winning hip-hop artist and bestselling author Lecrae had inspired millions with his redemptive and gut-honest art. But when his personal life spun into chaos, he was forced to face the buried impact of the unhealed wounds--sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression--that threatened to tear it all apart. His new book, I Am Restored is an inspiring charge to embrace the lasting healing and restoration available now, and that we all desperately long for, because no matter what you've experienced, God is near, He hears, and He's not done with you yet.

For today's Friday Post, SEELE Editor, Ally shares in a new series that as we’re all getting back into the swing of things in this age of Covid, and as we start up again, we may be faced with questions of trying to discern the voice of God. In this new decade, the roaring 20s, what a roar it will be with seeing many signs and wonders from God. But, with moves of God in this year there will also be moves of the devil. In order to make it through 2020, we have to resolve to go deeper with God, to be in a deeper relationship with Him to overcome what the decade may throw at us.

He’s an American fashion and beauty photographer based out of New York City and Paris, working with Maybelline, Victoria’s Secret and Ralph Lauren, having photographed Lionel Richie, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.

Today’s society has been flooded with all forms of media whereby the focus is on the material wealth and superficial beauty. The amount of social media personalities and influencers dominating screen time has led to an increase in the desire to attain a certain look or image. Marketing through these platforms has enabled make-up artists, cosmetic practitioners and plastic surgeons to capitalize on these urges. King's College Hospital London in Dubai shares how cosmetic surgery impacts mental health.

For today's Friday Post, SEELE Editor, Ally shares in a new series that as we’re all getting back into the swing of things in this age of Covid, and as we start up again, we may be faced with questions of trying to discern the voice of God. Some of us have been asking God for months or years, “what should I do in this situation?” Some of us have been trying to discern the voice and will of God in a matter for so long that we’re exasperated wondering, “where is He?” In these moments, we need to know how God uniquely speaks to us to discern His will.

Seele contributor, Monica Tang shares that in this season getting back into the swing of things, we must remember to celebrate the season of creation.

We’re all getting back into the swing of things in this age of Covid, and as we start up again, we may be faced with questions of trying to discern the voice of God. Some of us have been asking God for months or years, “what should I do in this situation?” Some of us have been trying to discern the voice and will of God in a matter for so long that we’re exasperated wondering, “where is He?” In these moment, we must exercise wisdom to discern His will.

Seele contributor, Shefali Karani shares what go-to pieces from your closet are easy to spot, now that the world is slowly returning to work.

For today's Friday Post, SEELE Editor, Ally shares in a new series that as the world is getting back into the swing of things in this age of Covid, we must remember that it is God Who we will need in all seasons to get through all types of situations. It is God who we need to resolve to keep our eyes on.

Author Myquillyn Smith’s new book, a Zondervan book, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round gives readers ways they can create cozy and inviting homes in all four seasons.

For today's Friday Post, SEELE Editor, Ally shares that even though we live in an unjust and unfair world, there are ways to fight for justice. There's always something we can do.

For today's Friday Post, SEELE Editor, Ally shares that when you're overlooked, underestimated and rejected, seek God and find another way.

Seele contributor, Thomasena Thomas shares how 2020 has been a transformative and eye-opening year, a year where she has learned to find God’s peace in the midst of a challenging and unprecedented year.

"2020 has been a hard year for us all from the Coronavirus that’s still running rampant, to hurricanes, the racial unrest in the United States, to the recent Beirut explosion, and to the killings happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we’re all having our limit of what we can tolerate," writes the Editor of Seele. "But, in all these things God is faithful and He is on the throne, working in all this year’s pain," she writes.

Seele Contributor, Monica Ta shares the importance of the significance of the upcoming Earth Overshoot Day. It's a day that shows we are consuming resources at a rate that is increasingly unsustainable and not supported by the earth’s carrying capacity.

The pandemic has changed us all and hopefully for the better. Seele Contributor, Shefali Karani shares the ways the pandemic has impacted and changed her life.

Today’s Friday Post is written by elementary music teacher Cassandra Portee, who shares that God doesn't look at the outer appearance of things, but rather, He looks at the heart.

Meant for Good is a power-packed, Biblical look at the truth that you really can trust God's plan for your life--no matter what your life looks like right now. Megan Fate Marshman is larger than life with her sense of humor and lively personality and it really shines through in the book from the first page to the last page.

Today’s Friday Post is written by elementary music teacher Cassandra Portee, who unpacks the hymn Worthy Of Worship. If you missed it, catch her recent unpacking of the hymn ‘It Is Well With My Soul’.

Canadian jewelry brand Sahar BMD shares tips on how to disinfect your precious earrings without ruining it.