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         <title>My Testimony</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you think that people who were in the Bible are the only people who actually see Jesus? The world wants you to think that people no longer see Jesus but I am going to tell you that they are telling you a lie. People still see him and sometimes people see him and don’t even recognize what they have seen. I am going to tell you that that’s not true and that I can tell you from experience that people still see Jesus, maybe not in the same way that is described in the Bible but I personally have seen Jesus. 
I had been believing and trusting Jesus and wanted to be baptized just like my older brother but I was scared about what people would think and say. It was because the devil wanted me to be afraid and not be baptized. I had heard other peoples testimonies and I thought they were amazing. I imagined that my testimony was not good enough so no one would want to hear it and if they did they would think that it was lame.
One morning that me and my family were going to church I saw something that was so Incredible. In the clouds was a staircase that went from the cornfield to the sky where the clouds are and what looked like the sun that was in the shape of a human hidden behind the clouds. I could not stop looking at it. It was so beautiful for the rest of the ride I just sat there stunned and baffled by what I had just seen. After we got to church I told my mom what I had just seen and or at least I tried to but I couldn’t describe how amazingly beautiful it was.
I do not know what God had intended on telling me with the clouds but here is an  idea that I have. That I do not have to be afraid and that he is powerful enough to make everything. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”(Philipians 4:13) Whenever I think about seeing Jesus, I remember that I can do all things with Jesus and it gives me comfort that Jesus is always with me and I never need to worry.
This matters because I feel like I don’t need to worry and I can always trust Jesus. I can also trust that Jesus exists because I have seen him. Next time you hear or think that people in the Bible are the only ones who actually saw Jesus you will know that it’s not true.
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         <title>Art</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Drawing is like baking a sweet cake! Sometimes, it can go horribly wrong or it can go amazingly well. If you’re interested in learning to draw, then these steps can be the way for you. Learning to draw is important, or at least learning the basics, because it promotes creativity and imagination and can be a great way to escape harsh reality.</div><div><br></div><div>Drawing starts from the brain. Such as inspiration, a set image, or just an emotion. The most beautiful artworks can come from just a single emotion. First, we can start by understanding art. We draw to express ourselves, our feelings. We also draw about how we feel. We can feel many things that can fuel our drawings and that is what makes drawing with inspiration more fun. Inspiration is like a burst of creativity and it makes you feel as if the idea is magnificent.</div><div><br></div><div>Different things can spark imagination however. It does not need to be visual. It can be music, someone’s words, even something you smelled. After finding your inspiration, how can you create it on the blank piece of paper before you?</div><div><br></div><div>For some practical tips when drawing, every line doesn’t have to be a literal line. I mean this by splitting up the long line. Using short, light strokes helps with the line variation and with erasing. Perspective and shades also matter, even if the drawing is linear (no color, only pencil). The location of the light source, the object’s appearance, size, and placement matters just as much as the whole drawing. When you have improper shading, the drawing can look like a race car thrown off it’s course. As a beginner, shading should be the least of your worries, and practicing on your precision and lines should be top priority.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>One reason to draw is to express our love for something, such as Jesus! Aren’t we supposed to, as Christians, show our love for Jesus? We could show people the light of Jesus just by taking the time to express our love! It’s also a good way to grow our creative senses, develop our brain, and be a fun hobby to have.</div><div><br></div><div>Drawing is a creative outlet for many people and it can go however you want it to. Drawing is important because it can be one of many ways to express yourself if you aren’t good with words. Even if you are good with words, it doesn’t hurt to try. Now that you’ve got this, you can teach beginners as well about this topic since you’re already a pro!</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-10-19 11:11:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Baking is an enjoyable and actually therapeutic activity because it can relieve stress and improve somebody’s mental health according to psychologists. When you bake, you can make different things, such as pastries and different foods. And it is fun because you become as busy as a bee in the kitchen, mixing and measuring ingredients, but you can also see the progress that you’re making as you’re assembling your creation.</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>However, on the contrary, some people would not enjoy baking as much because they are not the most patient people and baking normally takes a couple of hours, and that would, instead of relieving stress, it could add some more. And that would just be useless, irrelevant, unbeneficial to that person because it would leave them off worse than when they started.&nbsp;</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>For example, if you leave something in the oven for too long, it will get burnt. And now the baker will get upset for wasting their ingredients and time just to ruin their work. And that would be a normal occurrence for some first-time bakers, just like the same way I burned a cake a few years back. And, of course, I was disappointed with myself because I had now wasted so much time baking something that was now no longer edible. But baking is not something that you become good at overnight. Just like most things, it takes practice to become a good baker. However, it does not matter whether you are a good baker or not, but just if you enjoyed the whole experience.</strong></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Find A Genre Of Music That Suits You.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>&nbsp; There are several genres of music. In this blog, I will show you some explanations and examples of genres of music, and ways to find a genre of music that suits you.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; Before we begin, let me explain what a music genre is.</div><div>A genre is a style that divides literature, art, etc. into various types.</div><div>Genres are not necessarily limited to music, but are also included in all other types of activities.</div><div>Examples of music genres include classic, jazz, pop, ballad, hip-hop, reggae, disco, K-pop, and dance ects.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; Finding the right music genre for me is similar to choosing a book. Most people choose the type of book they like when choosing a book. In the same way with music, you find the type of music you are interested in. However, it may not be the genre that suits you. Finding the genre of music that best suits you is easier than you think.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; In the first way, search for music of various genres in an app where you can listen to music such as music sites or YouTube. If there is music you listen to frequently in the search results, pass that music or genre and listen to other music and choose the music genre that suits you.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; The second way is recommended for those who are bothered by the first way. In the first way, you had to search all genres of music, but in this way, you just have to search the titles or genres of famous music, listen to the music in the search results, and find music similar to that music. This way is simpler than the first way, but it may be more difficult for those who enjoy listening to music more than a hobby.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; Finally, I will show you the third way. This way is simpler than the above two ways. Have you ever listened to music that suits you while passing by the street? The third way is to use it. If you find music that suits you while passing through the street, listen closely to it. This process will help you find the title of that music. You can memorize or record the repeated lyrics or notes and search later to find the music. As with all ways, this way also has its disadvantages. Even if you memorize the notes or lyrics, it's a big deal if you can't find them in the search results. It is difficult to find a solution for this situation, but if you want a sure way, use the first way, if you want a simple and concise way, use the second way, and if you want a simple but difficult way, use the third way.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; This is not always the right way. Many people find a music genre that suits them at once. If this music really suits you, then you just have to like that genre.</div><div>But the genre of music is more important than we think. If there is no genre in music, there is no music. It is also important to find a genre of music that suits you. I've listened to a lot of genres of music, but I don't like genres like rock or heavy metal.</div><div><br><br></div><div>&nbsp; Rather than trying to listen to a genre that you are not familiar with, it is better to quickly find a genre that suits you and enjoy music. In this way, if you find a genre of music that you are familiar with or that suits you well, you can relax while listening to that music. Thank you for viewing my blog so far.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Gaming&nbsp;</div><div><br>Gaming is a very lucrative hobby. Also did you know that in 2016 about 2.5 billion people played games.Gaming is a good way to pass time and play with friends. Moreover, gaming is very fun and you can choose through many games. So, if you are looking for something to pass the time, games are definitely an option.Gaming is very fun and can be very good money wise. Also you can get good at a game really quickly. It matters because people think gaming is bad and kids should not play. While it helps them socially and is an easy way to play with&nbsp; friends.Gaming is very fun with friends and helps pass time. So you should try it sometime.	There are very many types of games and games are not necessarily bad but it could hurt your eyes if you play for too long. You also have to know you will not always win but what matters is you have fun.	How gaming can help with Video games can also help people who are dealing with mental disorders like anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and PTSD. Though it is not good for everyone, some people can have a seizure if they see flashing lights so you might want to get checked before you play. You can make a game and make big money. Also that makes u learn how to code a game which could be very good in the	future. Sometimes gaming can be too much so recently china has made the gaming time 3 hours total. So gaming is fun but moderate the amount of time on it and do daily exercise.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>The Heirloom Called Wisdom</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>By: Ellie K(aka BFF's with food)</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Are Video games really bad?</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Imagine 2 people left in war and one of them must be eliminated. You see the person then; you suddenly see yourself back where you started. Then you throw your ps5 controller out the window. That would be playing video games most of the time.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Video games have been a huge part of society, it's something that has affected many, like making money off tournaments. Now there are millions of types of video games. It’s all about your choice: you could have a battle royal that includes weapons, or you could have car games, dancing games, and even educational games. The choice is yours.&nbsp;</div><div>However, video games could be a bad thing as well. It could have you addicted and doing nothing but playing games but there is a way you can play video games without having to get addicted and the solution to that is called control.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>However, many people have said video games are bad for a human, I am here to tell you why that isn't true. Video games could have you addicted and doing nothing but playing games all day indeed is bad for a human. But there is a way you can play video games without having to get addicted and the solution to that is called control. It's not the game's fault it's yours, the game doesn't control you, you do. You have a choice to be addicted and play all day long, so you make your choice.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>So, are games really bad for you or not? Well no. If you think it's a game that will harm your grades, your social life, your family, or even your future, don't play it. If you play it, use your self-control and set a timer.</div><div><br></div><div>It matters because if you are helping people in some countries they may think games are bad for human beings. If you don't believe me, check out China. You are not allowed to play video games for more than 1½ hours a day because they think video games are bad.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>So, video games are not bad, but those who got addicted to playing feel it’s like being framed for something they did. In this case if someone is addicted to video games then, people think it's the game controlling them when playing. &nbsp;</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Music, Personality and How They Fit Together</title>
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         <title>The Fascinating Magic of Holidays</title>
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         <title>Anime vs Cartoons</title>
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         <title>Running🏃‍♀️</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Running. What words pop up in your mind. Many would say tiring, tiring, tiring, and tiring, and tiring.&nbsp; And some say it is boring or dangerous because of the risk of injury. But on the other hand; people think of nature, adventure, relief, peace, exercise for both our body,&nbsp; mind, and spirit.&nbsp; Both perspectives are true depending on how you look at it. When you start to run, the more negative perspective is what might happen. But as you continue running it becomes very beneficial for your physical strength.</div><div><br><br></div><div>Running is one of the best sports because it's a whole body workout and many people claim it to be the best. Running involves almost all muscles to do it properly. And by properly I mean there is a proper form for running as in the majority of sports. Your chest should be up and your arms and legs should be moving together. You should try to always look forward and not down. Stay concentrated on the path. When running you should inhale with both your nose and mouth. That helps remove carbon dioxide and increase oxygen levels giving you more energy. Running mostly helps your lower body strengthen your legs, glutes and quads. If you do it properly it also helps your core and your back and arms.</div><div><br></div><div>Running has many psychological benefits. Running is a great way to build mental strength. If you want to win a marathon the best thing to do is to maintain a good pace that takes strength. Your body naturally wants to rest when you're tired or slow down. To push against your human wants and overcome them takes strength. And this can be applied to a lot of things in life. Just like doing everything you don't want to do. It takes mental strength to push against your desires for a better outcome. Running can help you train yourself to push against human desires that are bad for you. Running also improves your cardiovascular system, which helps with your brain and improves creativity, productivity and helps you think faster because blood is moving through your body faster. Running also helps with depression especially since it gets you out of your house and into nature. Both exercising and a good peaceful surrounding make a perfect combination for happiness. Good health and a good environment equals happiness.</div><div><br><br><br></div><div>Running is fun and builds bonds. Going running with a friend helps build bonds because running is like an adventure b. After all, you have to travel when running with someone, especially if they are trying to support you to get faster, which can strengthen bonds. When running you can be fighting with someone or laughing and even crying but still running at the same time. Running also helps mend bonds. Usually taking a walk is what people would do&nbsp; but running also works if better than walking to help you both have healthy conversations to understand each other.</div><div>Running is a whole package sport. It's fun, physical, and mental. What more do you need? If you struggle with any of the things that have been mentioned, running would be the best sport to start doing. Many people have had very positive reports of how running has changed their lives. If people would run, people might be much happier. You can jog, sprint or just run at a medium pace. Whatever you want.</div><div><br><br></div><div><br>Running</div>]]></description>
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         <title>The Beginner&#39;s Guide to Starting to Code</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Fashion is one of the most important and critical industries in our world today. Fashion is important because it represents our history and culture. It helps us understand the story of our world. There are a lot of reasons why fashion is important. Fashion is important because it helps us represent our history and culture, it adds some variety to our lives, and it is a way of communication.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Fashion represents our culture by the way we dress. The statement we make about our society. The fabric we use and the way we make it. Fashion is a part of our culture. It helps us show what we stand for and what we value. Like hijabs and turbans. They are accessories that can symbolize people's way of life. Also big hoops and african fabric designs like ankara prints and lessos. So every country and culture have their own way of dressing that signifies them and their community as individuals.</div><div><br></div><div>There are many varieties of aesthetics when it comes to fashion. All the different types of varieties in a way help us see and try all kinds of different styles so we can find ourselves in our clothes. Fashion is always evolving. By the next generation there would be completely different types of styles than before. There are so many different fashion eras. So maybe you’ll be able to find your style in maybe the later generations or even the new ones. It's all about what you’re comfortable with.</div><div><br></div><div>You can communicate with fashion because it just says so many different things without even saying a word. It's a non verbal communication. It shows who you are as a person or who you want to be. It’s a way to express yourself and show who you really are. It shows how you feel at the moment and even what you want to achieve. It reflects your personality and character.</div><div><br></div><div>Fashion isn’t only limited to clothing. It is so much more. There is makeup and accessories and so many more different things. It's an outlook of life. It’s what you see in yourself. It represents you and what you believe. It helps reveal your own special identity. People don’t think it’s important but fashion contributes to our self esteem and confidence daily. It reflects us as individuals and plays a role in our lives. For most people maybe it just helps them fit in. For others it might help them be themselves and stand out from the crowd. It all depends on how we look at it and what it means to us. Fashion isn’t all about the glam. It’s what you love and what you think looks amazing on you. So even if it’s full of critics and people who will hate on you for choosing your own thing don’t let them get you down. It’s about your creativity and outlook on life.&nbsp;</div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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