Welcome

Welcome to Real Girls:  Becoming Titus 2 Women!

Here you will see everything I have been learning while being home schooled during my sixth grade year.  Mom hopes to teach me all the practical things that will help me to get through life.  As I learn these lessons, and share them here, I hope I can be an encouragement to you.

Thanks for stopping by, 

Planning a Party

Don't you just love parties? I do! Here I have every thing you need for a party nobody will forget. Every good party needs to have some measure of organization. Use this checklist to make sure all the details are considered, so that your party will be a blessing to everyone.

The Facts

This is helpful for the planner of the party to be able to remember who’s doing what and, what’s happening. Things to include:

• Celebration for
• Date
• Time
• Location
• Host
• RSVP date
• RSVP contact

Theme

It is always nice to have a theme. If you chose to do a theme, here are somethings to take into consideration:

• The people who are coming and their ages. You don’t want to do something to grown-up or little kiddish.
• Some fun themes might be:

A Spa Party

A Princess Party

Daughter of the King Party

Treasures in Your Heart Party

• Put thought into your theme. Make it fun!

Budget

Always think about how much money you want to spend. You don’t want to be overly expensive. Inexpensive parties are just as great!

Food and Drinks

Food and Drinks are very important. How do you have a party without something to eat?

• For a snack, chips and pretzels are both yummy. If it is hot out, think about cold fruit or a smoothie. If it is cold, hot chocolate with cookies is scrumptious.
• If your party is lasting through dinner, homemade pizza is a likable treat. It is fun to make and, gives the you and your friends something to do..
• For dessert, cake, cookies, cupcakes, or ice cream works fine.

Decorations

With decorations, you don’t have to go all out. Here is a list of fun and inexpensive decorations that make your party awesome:

• matching table cloth, plates, cups, and napkins
• birthday banner (homemade or store bought)

Shopping List

When it comes to parties, a shopping list is a must. You need to have a shopping list so you know what to buy to get ready. Here is a list I have put together for you:

• food
• drinks
• decorations
• party favors
• gift(s)
• supplies for an activity or game
• service ware

RSVP & Contact Info

This is a must for the invitation. Your guests need to know when to RSVP by and who and how to contact you.

For your invitation

Include the following information:

• In Honor Of 
• Date
• Time
• RSVP date
• RSVP contact
• Special Theme or Instructions

Hope these instructions help you to have an awesome party!

Do you have any tips you'd like to share?
 

Press Towards the Goal

Today we're focusing on Philippians 3:12-14. These are some of my favorite verses. Listed below I have the verses in the NIV and in the Message. The Message, is a version that puts it into easier text. What do you think it means to press on to a goal?

Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV)

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:12-14 (Message)

I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.

These verses discuss the fact that we need to press on to the prize-Jesus Christ. As the Message puts it, reaching for Christ. In the NIV, it says to forget what is behind you. Forget the past. Stay in the Moment. Don't let the things of this world get in front of you. Instead, press onto your goal, Jesus Christ.

What are things that could distract you from pressing on to your goal?

How could you prevent that?

Let me leave you with this suggestion: 
Did you know that the Latin words " Carpe Diem" means, "seize the moment"? If you are ever feeling down and you are thinking about the past, think of the words, Carpe Diem, and press on to your goal.

Becoming Real,

Yes!

Do you want to know Jesus as your Savior?

I love Jesus! He is my best friend, comforter, and redeemer. I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was five years old.  I was in kindergarten and I really wanted Jesus to be my Savior, so when my teacher asked if anyone wanted to become a Christian, I said yes!!!

Did you know that Jesus wants to be your Savior and live inside your heart?
If you want to make that commitment, you can read below and follow the steps* to invite Jesus to come into your heart.


1.  Admit honestly to God that you have sinned by disobeying Him.

Romans 3:23 "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Romans 6:23 "The wages of sin is death (everlasting punishment)." 

2.  Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again.  His blood was shed to pay for your sins.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates his own love for us, that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 

3.  Choose to trust Jesus alone for the forgiveness of your sin.

Romans 10:13 "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." 


John 3:18 "He who believes in Him (Jesus) is not condemned."

Sometimes, I think about how accepting the Lord as Savior is as simple as Proverbs 3:5-6, which is the first verse I had ever learned in school:

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight."

Reading this verse in the Message translation may help you understand it a bit better:

Proverbs 3:5-12 ~ The Message

Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don't try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.
Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to God! Run from evil!
Your body will glow with health,
your very bones will vibrate with life!
Honor God with everything you own;
give him the first and the best.
Your barns will burst,
your wine vats will brim over.
But don't, dear friend, resent God's discipline;
don't sulk under his loving correction.
It's the child he loves that God corrects;
a father's delight is behind all this.

If you are ready to give your life to God, believing in Jesus Christ as Lord, you can follow the steps above and also say the prayer below.

Dear Jesus,

I am sorry for all the wrong things I have done. I know I am a sinner, and that I need you to help me because I am not perfect. I ask you right now, to come into my heart and be my Savior. Help me Lord Jesus to do what is right and follow you in everything.

In Jesus' Name, Amen!

If you have done this, I would love to know. You can email me at realgirlsbecoming (at) gmail (.) com.   Please include your first name and age.  Also if you would like to, you can give me permission to announce this so our other sisters in Christ can rejoice also!






*These steps are inspired by one of my favorite devotionals, Keys for Kids.