Why Should I Tithe?

Many people don't think it's important to tithe your money to the church and to give everything you have to God. Some people are afraid to, and some people don't know how to, some people even don't want to or feel like they can't.

     I found this scripture one night as I was reading my bible and I think it will help a LOT with the concept of tithing and giving all you have to God. 

Matthew 19:16-30

16Then the man came to Jesus and said, "Teacher, what good deed should I do to gain eternal life?" 17Jesus said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you want to enter into life, obey the commandments." 18"Which commandments?" the man asked. Jesus said, "Never murder. Never commit adultery. Never steal. Never give false testimony. 19Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbors as you love yourself." 20The young man replied, "I have obeyed all these commandments. What else do I need to do?" 21Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, sell what you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven. Then follow me!" 22When the young man heard this, he went away sad because he owned a lot of property. 23Jesus said to his disciples, "I can guarantee this truth: it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of Heaven. 24I can guarantee again that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle then for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." 25He amazed his disciples more then ever when they heard this. "Then who can be saved?" they asked. 26Jesus looked at them and said, "It is impossible for people to save themselfs, but everything is possible for God." 27Then Peter replied to him, "Look, we've given up everything to follow you. What will we get out of it?" 28Jesus said to them, "I can guarantee this truth: When the son of man sits on his glorious throne in the world to come, you, my followers, will also sit on the twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Isreal. 29And everyone who have up his homes, brothers or sisters, father, mother, children, or fields because of my name will receive a houndred times more and will inherit eternal life. 30However, many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first."

If you really listened and understood this, you'd know that if you give everything up just to get one houndred times more then what you gave, you won't. Jesus didn't tell the young man that asked him, that he would receive one houndred times more. To receive the houndred times more, you need to offer what you already have and ALL of it to God willing to serve him, and doing it only to serve him before you gain more. And the only way to give it all willing to serve God is by trusting in him and his promise, a and trusting ably comes with believing and a relationship with God. 

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How to Organize a Small Space

I share a room with one of my sisters, (and most of the time I'm the only one that cleans), so today I will share with you guys how I organize a small space that I share with my older sister, with 5 steps.
    1. Go through everything
First you'll want to go through everything in the space you'd like to organize. If it's something that is not used on a daily basis, something that isn't important, you should put it away somewhere safe, like a storage box or something. Then put daily uses, and important stuff in a separate pile for now.
    2. What space are you organizing? Find a place for the things on it
So now that you've put all of the things you normally don't use away, it's time to organize all the things that you do need.
If you're organizing a desk, try to minimize all the pictures and nick-nacks you have sitting around, maybe to just a small picture or two. Try to avoid stacks of papers and junk on your desk, those can be filed or put in a folder. If you have a little pencil pouch or container for your pens and pencils put them there in a small corner of your desk. Goodies and junk should be put in a junk box or space. Maybe you keep hair and makeup stuff on your desk instead of school supplies. You can put all your hair stuff in a tall container or drawer underneath your desk. Makeup can be put in jars or small tins. And perfume, hand sanitizers, lotions, etc. can be put on a small platform like a picture frame, you can lay a picture frame on your desk and it make a perfect little space for your perfumes.
If your organizing a closet, You should buy or find some good fabric hangers to keep your clothes from falling and pus them to the back of you closet rack. Put your winter clothes in the back of you closet if it's summer, and summer clothes in the back if it's winter. If you'd like you can color coordinate you clothes (I don't but it's just a suggestion). I like to keep all mine and my sister's shoes in a bucket that's stored in our closet. Put everything in sections (Dresses in one, shirts, skirts, jackets, etc.).
     3. Keep it clean and neat
Every night (or at least I try every night, some are too busy), I tidy up my room. Mainly the places that get cluttered, my desk. It's SO helpful to clean or tidy up your room daily or even every other day (maybe even once a week depending on your schedule), then to let the clutter pile up and the messiness continue. It's really easy and if you just put the things where you organized them you'll find it a lot more helpful.

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How to Get Along With Siblings

    I have three sisters, one being one year older then me, 
and two within two-three years younger then me. I am writing this post with, tips, fun games, and ways to get along with your siblings to help you all with your brothers and sisters. Some of you may be an only child, some of you may have one older brother, two younger brothers, a little sister, three big sisters, or even a whole bunch of brothers and sisters! Whatever amount of siblings you have or however your family may be built, I'm writing this post for you so you can become better friends, and brother or sister with your siblings. I will be referring most things to a family type like mine, but please take it into your own situations and family type so it refers to you better. Here is how I get along with my sisters.
     My sisters and I are very close and we each have a completely different relationship with one another. We do that by spending time with each other. Playing games, telling secrets, etc. Ever since we were babies we'd play games together which build relationships, like house, baby dolls, make plays/musicals, hide-and-go seek, wrestling, fashion show, dinosaurs, tinker-toys, etc. Even though we are older now we still play and do things together! Sometimes we do salon, tag, kick-ball, hair, all that kind of fun stuff for teens/tweens! With each sibling you'll find a new unique relationship. With one of my sisters, we tell secrets, another sister looks up to me, and another sister has been with me ever since I was born! God put the siblings that you have in your family for a very great reason! They are your meant to be, perfect best friends. So kind of like a perfect match! Here is what the Bible says about being best friends with your sisters: Proverbs 7:4 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend.
     Sticking up for your sisters is also very important. If your sister (or brother) is having a problem with a rude or mean friend, stick up for them by watching for what the friend is doing to hurt your sibling and putting an end to it. Or even if you have a friend that doesn't like your siblings, hates how your sisters are always there when they spend the night at your house, tells them "no" and doesn't want them around or to hang out with you and her, then they don't deserve to be your friend. Only a true friend will  except both you and you sisters (or brothers too). If your friend brings any of your siblings trouble, don't be friends with them anymore. Sisters before friends. My Mom always tells us that "Friends will come and go, but sisters will always be forever."
    It's also important to not fight with your siblings. It is normal and 'ok' to fight, but not all the time for no reason. To avoid fights, lay down your personal boundaries. Let your siblings know what things are personal items, things they are no aloud to borrow or touch because it's sentimental or personal, tell them what you're 'ok' and 'not ok' with doing or saying. But do it in a kind way and ask your siblings what their boundaries are too. If you do get in a fight with your siblings, try to see from their point of view first, realize what you may be doing wrong, and try nicely to work out your fight before going to you guardian, Grandparents, or Parents.

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3 Best Apps

Hey everyone! I decided to do something a little different today by posting my persional top three favorite apps for my iPhone! My first choice was easy.... Instagram!

1. Instagram

Instagram is a social media app much like FaceBook. It's in the same categories as Twitter, FaceBook, etc. It allows you to create an account and share (post) photos that will appear on your feed and on everyone else's who follows you. On your feed will appear photos that everyone you follow post. You can like photos and comment on them. Instagram really gets you interested and  in-to photography. It's a great way to meet new friends and get to know other people better! I'd definitely recommend it!!! And if you're worried about random people viewing your photos you can flip the switch on Instagram settings to be a private user! Check out my Instagram: instagram.com/wedding_dress_bliss

2. Pinterest 

Pinterest is another social media app. You can download this app on your phone and use the website .

On Pinterest you can pinn things straight from a website you like (You can pin this post by using the pin button on the conner of this picture). You can also re-pin things on Pinterest so they show up on you account. On your account you create different sections of pins (AKA- boards). Things you can pin on Pinterest are: fashion outfits/tips, makeup looks and brands, craft, hair, and makeup tutorials, recipes, things like 'traveling ideas', 'how to through a party', 'DIY dresses', 'how to save money', etc. You pin pictures like you do on Instagram but you can click (tap) on a picture and it leads you to the website for the information. I'd definitely look into Pinterest because it's so useful for EVERYTHING! I may have not of explained it well but once you check it out it will all make sense on how to use it! (comment any questions). Link to my Pinterest account

3. Polyvore

Polyvore is another app for my iPhone.... and yes, a social app! I absolutely love this app because it allows you to make outfit, home, & makeup designs! You have an unlimited selection of every type of clothing you can think of, accessories, shoes, etc. to put on a collage with a plane white background. You can do the same with furniture and decor. You can also look through makeup and make a collage of it. You can put text on your design, frames, articles, everything! Polyvore leans or is made for professional designers and stuff but it's still super easy and fun for anyone who loves fashion and designing! You can publish your designs on your account and look through other account's posts! If you've downloaded your Polyvore account be sure to check mine out: pinkdancer247

Skin Care Tips

From past experience, and from what my Mom has taught me, i've learned how to care for your face. Here's a list of things that I do to care for my skin, and things that might help you to care for your skin.

*Wash your face every night (Be careful with the face wash you choose. Read the label)
*Rinse your face every morning with warm water and a washcloth
*Moisturize your face daily
*Wear sunscreen on your face every time you're in the pool or at the beach... (even if you don't need it, your face surely does)
*Try not to touch your face often
*Use acne cream every night (If you has acne)
*Be careful with the makeup/cosmetics you choose
*Don't scratch or scrub your face
*Sleep on a clean pillow sheet every night

Quite Time

Hello everyone. Today I am copying a daily bible study page off of my quite time book called 'qt one year daily devotional for students, quit time'. I am not sure where it can be purchased. Once a month I will put up a new devotion from my book so you can follow along.
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*Psalms 26:1-12 ~
¹ The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?² When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. ³ Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.⁴ One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. ⁵ For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.⁶ Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. ⁷ Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me.⁸ My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.⁹ Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior.¹⁰ Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.¹¹ Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.¹² Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
Q: What was this passage about? (List on a piece of paper or notebook)
A: How can you apply this to your life?

~Lesson~
Every time a car drives over a bridge, it is a test of the integrity and strength of the structure. In verse two, David asked God to test his heart and mind to see that he was a man of integrity and that he walked in God's truth. David continued his request and pointed out that he didn't keep company with idolaters, hypocrites, or the wicked. David was not ashamed of God, but publicly thanked Him and told others about His wonderful works. David committed himself to spending time with those who loved and honored the Lord, and sought to avoid violent people. David intended to live a life of integrity, and he asked God to redeem him and show mercy, that he might be successful.

*List two things God uses in your life to test your faithfulness to Him and His word. What will you do differently the nest time you are tested?*

Types of shorts

Hello bloggers. I haven't done a fashion post in a while so I though I should do one today titled "Different Types Of Shorts". All of theses photos are taken from Pinterest.

Sequined shorts (or Sparkly shorts)

Lace cream colored shorts

Patterned shorts

Colored shorts 

Jean shorts

White shorts

High Waisted shorts

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Hope you all liked my fashion post! 

~Izzy