tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42231353131854953742024-03-14T02:15:04.883-04:00 Her SidesInspiring stories of God’s love that provokes faith and sustains hope.Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-89222753488623065512024-03-07T03:44:00.003-05:002024-03-07T03:44:50.967-05:00Embracing Change: Building Strength in the Face of AdversityThe great thing about being a writer is you can go back and read your own articles and get some advice from yourself. I am sharing highlights from an article I wrote a while ago that's anchoring me at this point in my life.Here are three things to remember: When life throws one of its many curve balls, it leaves you spiraling. Life's got its highs and lows. We all go through good Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-5135552751062451722024-02-06T11:16:00.014-05:002024-02-06T11:56:18.567-05:00Living Your Best Life: Decade by Decade with God's Guidance As our life seasons change, what God plans for us and expects us
to get involved may change. We must keep listening to his direction and stay
alert for his guidance for change, so we are not stuck in the past, hung up on
what he asked us to do in a past season that's no longer relevant.
As God's dear children, we must be
attentive to hear what he asks us to do now, in this season.Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-23743277289083235512024-01-10T08:35:00.001-05:002024-01-10T08:35:25.930-05:00 The Significance of God's Name: The One That Breaks Open The WayAs a Christian, one way to understand the essence of God is through His name. When I came across Micah 2:13, I was intrigued by the depiction of God as the One who breaks open the way. This verse has become one of my favourites, and I'd love to share my thoughts. According to Micah, God is the One who shatters barriers and paves the way for His people. When I read this, two words Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-87271108997387231962023-12-21T06:52:00.004-05:002023-12-21T07:00:55.940-05:00The Season's MiracleOnce, there was gloom,But now comes honour.The people walking in darkness,have seen a great light.They have increased, and their Joy, too.Because the yoke that burdens them,is shattered.For unto us, a child is born.He is both human and divine.The Royal bearer of Peace for all.It is the Miracle of Christmas.- Based on Isaiah 9:1-7Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-23576783767653772192023-12-06T07:01:00.001-05:002023-12-06T07:40:01.504-05:00Warmth, Joy, and a Dash of Humor: Celebrating Christmas in God's Love
'Tis the season to be jolly, and let's face it, who doesn't
love a bit of holiday cheer? It's that magical time when people are in high
spirits, going above and beyond to spread some love and joy. Think of it as the
grand finale after a year of hard work—a chance to hit the refresh button
before diving into the new year. But wait, there's more! It's also the perfect
time to Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-35784753725683906032023-11-07T08:28:00.014-05:002023-11-07T08:28:00.148-05:00Wisdom from the Farmer's Fields: A Lesson in Timing and Decision-MakingThe
world is full of wisdom if we look for it, even in the most unexpected places.
As a Christian writer, I often find inspiration in both the Scriptures and
everyday life experiences. In this blog post, I'd like to re-examine lessons
from a post I had written a while back, which explores five essential concepts that could improve the outcome of our life journey through the lens of a farmer's Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-55919125399204245712023-10-07T09:58:00.007-04:002023-10-16T19:46:54.655-04:00Finding Joy and Purpose in Everyday ChoicesIn the
hustle and bustle of daily life, our routines can quickly rob us of the
excitement and anticipation that each new day should bring. Yet, within these
mundane tasks lies an opportunity for a profound shift in perspective—a chance
to rediscover the thrill of living. One powerful way to do this is by
cultivating a grateful heart.
Gratitude
has endless benefits and can open countless doors.Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-34688224380006647172023-09-14T08:49:00.004-04:002023-09-14T08:49:55.703-04:00God's Glory Returns to the Temple
A study of Ezekiel
43- 45
The book of Ezekiel,
from chapters 43 to 45, vividly describes how restoration happens when God's
glory enters the Temple. Reading through these verses reminds me of the
transformation that occurs at salvation, how the feeling of chaos gets replaced
by the overwhelming sense of God's presence that brings peace and calm that
settles you. Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-29889839951713074232023-08-05T09:45:00.004-04:002023-08-05T09:45:58.115-04:00God's Proven Expert Outlook On The Economic ChallengesWe all realize we can't control what is or will be at some point. We can do our best to influence it. We can work hard to set it up for success, but ultimately, there is an element of the Divine in the outcome of everything. Recent reports on the world's economy have brought much anxiety to organizations and individuals, leaving us with more questions than answers. Will the inflation rate make meSeye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-3212362094988782572023-07-08T08:16:00.000-04:002023-07-08T08:16:43.307-04:00If You Got a Letter from God, What Would It Say?If God was to write a letter to you as he did to the churches in
Revelation, what would he say?
To the church in Ephesus, he says I know your work, perseverance and
that you cannot tolerate wicked people, but you have turned away from your
first love and have fallen, so repent.To the church in Smyrna, he acknowledges their afflictions and poverty
yet commends their richness in Christ and faithSeye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-77878812246260594762023-06-23T18:56:00.006-04:002023-06-23T18:59:27.058-04:00The Value of Diligence and Hardwork "Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well."Ecclesiastes 11:6 (NIV) At every stage of life, sometimes you'd look around and feel the puzzles of
life, leaving you stumped. You may feel like you are in a maze sometimes. The endless
twists Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-42897728375572807392023-06-01T10:00:00.004-04:002023-06-01T10:00:00.140-04:00 In pursuit of a life worth living – here and beyondI attended the celebration of a man's life with a legacy of kindness. First, I listened as everyone talked about how he had impacted their lives and how much his life had inspired and influenced them. Then I meditated on the words of the various hymns we sang as we celebrated his faith and transitioned into a new life. Lastly, I listened to the preacher's message as he discussed the importance ofSeye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-31078930284967012122023-05-04T02:00:00.000-04:002023-05-04T02:00:00.131-04:00Spring Forth - A Call to New Growth and Refreshing LifeExperience God's call to come alive again through the refreshing of his word and spirit, this month. Listen to Spring Forth - a lesson from the reading of Isaiah 43: 19 (NIV)
"See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland." Click to Listen to the Podcast Available on the Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-78553317222197042392023-04-05T10:13:00.004-04:002023-04-05T19:49:54.101-04:00Building God Confidence For An Exciting Faith Filled Life
An anchor, the central part of a person's life, usually holds
everything in place. That anchor, the foundation from which everything else
emerges, is critical to how balanced and smoothly a person's life rolls along
the sand of time. Over the years, people have discovered different anchors and
coping mechanisms for living. The one sure one I can recommend is a lifelong
Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-83536849816281970702023-03-01T08:26:00.011-05:002023-04-19T05:32:52.724-04:00Now Available - Who Will Wear the Crown? by Seye Oke Hi Everyone! I'm excited to introduce my
new book for kids aged 7-11, "Who Will Wear the Crown?". This Spring,
follow the story of this castaway tree, Thorny Bee, who teaches the mean trees
a lesson about love and respect for everyone's uniqueness. This story presents an
excellent opportunity for kids to learn about love and acceptance. Buy Now
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Word
Alive, Chapters Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-88660778549100356942023-02-02T08:20:00.023-05:002023-02-22T20:03:18.031-05:00Healing For Emotional Drain and Burnout - God's Way.
Burnout is a real thing that stems from having life draining you
of your mental strength and not having the right source refilling you. I have
always had multiple parts of my life running full steam simultaneously and, for
many years, had prided myself in keeping them all running. A successful
marketing career, a writing ministry, an inspirational lifestyle business, my
family,Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-53451151056971901452023-01-03T09:30:00.014-05:002023-01-05T08:41:43.516-05:00Unlock God’s Awesome Favour When You Walk in ObedienceGod's word for this year is righteousness. He
calls his people to step out of wrongdoing, serve him wholly, and
wholeheartedly obey his words. The promise of God this year is that he will
step into the affairs of men with vengeance and favour. He will show his
judgement to those who do not obey his words and his favour to those who walk
in righteousness.
So, what does walking Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-23725451057034131532022-12-03T08:09:00.000-05:002022-12-03T08:09:11.699-05:00Emerge: God calls us out from dark clouds into glorious lives. "When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out." The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go." John 11:43-44 ESV When I hear the word 'emerge,' it stirs up powerful emotions of courage and faith deep within me. This word, emerge, Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-47078961261643921882022-11-02T08:30:00.002-04:002022-11-02T08:30:00.206-04:00 The Purpose of Trials in a Christian's Life
Welcome to God's School!
You were auto enrolled in this educational journey when you gave
your life to Christ. At that moment, when you believed in your heart and
confessed with your mouth that Jesus is the son of God, you were signed up for
a lesson by default.
The curriculum for this School is based on one book – The bible.
It emphasizes the principles to Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-5813032073146475642022-10-04T03:13:00.007-04:002022-10-17T11:19:40.220-04:00 Making the most of your timeAs
humans, we may disagree on many things, but we may all agree that we only have
one life, one shot at our time on earth. This thought, though, may cause a
sense of alarm for some while a sense of urgency for others. I hope it's the
latter for you. Reading through Psalm 90 especially verse 6, I could not help
but draw an analogy between the times of the day and the seasons of our lives.
"Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-71671953564872518592022-09-06T09:30:00.002-04:002022-09-06T09:30:00.196-04:00Start With Little Wordless Thanks If you've
ever been a bride or planned a wedding, you'd agree that one of the essential
pieces of that momentous occasion is the outfit – The Wedding Dress. Brides
travel far or browse the net for countless hours, searching for the perfect
wedding dress. This critical mission has never been taken lightly by any bride
I know.
So why is
the search for the right dress crucial, Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-5395025984929020092022-08-28T07:25:00.004-04:002022-08-29T21:20:28.652-04:00Joyful Morning StarterA great way to start your day is to spend time with God. You find Joy and strength to face your day when you spend some time daily in the presence of God. I have a set time I get up every morning and a place in my home where I sit every morning to pray and be with God. I usually have a few things to help me get the best from my Me Time With God. I have my bible, a notepad, a pen, a sticky note Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-52489135828503840122022-08-02T08:35:00.007-04:002022-08-02T08:35:00.204-04:00 New Dawn
If you feel like
you need a new beginning, you should read Isaiah 57 from verses 14 to the end.
It contains excellent promises of hope and fills you with fresh zest and
courage to say, "today is a new day, a new dawn."
Today is a day of
restoration, comfort and new beginnings. God's promises come clear and start
with a call to return to God, our first love. Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-14416337619895536632022-07-05T06:11:00.002-04:002022-07-05T06:11:54.483-04:00Spotlight: The World I Want By Dara Oloruntoba
Maybe one day, we will dream,
And work in harmony.
Maybe one day, we will see,
More than people in poverty.
Maybe one day, we will know,
That money doesn’t consume us.
Maybe one day, we won’t
Throw people under the bus.
Because I know that we can change,
Get rid of our old ways.
I believe in humankind,
To go back to the old days.
When we Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4223135313185495374.post-10207261689769787312022-06-02T09:30:00.002-04:002022-06-02T09:30:00.254-04:00Treasures in Secret Places Every child can relate to these words "let's go on a
treasure hunt." The excitement and curiosity it evokes in the young mind
is half the thrill of the game. Likewise, the words 'adventure' and 'treasure'
will make any child leap because they look forward to the find and the joy from
the hunt itself. The mystery, the surprise, the failures, and the anticipation
all build up into one big, Seye Okehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12157946504399812178noreply@blogger.com6