Monday, November 30, 2020

You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (November 2020)

I hope that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday!
Thank you again for joining us!
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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
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WELCOME to the November 2020 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the November 2020 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
(Sometimes we will have 5 Mondays in a month - these 5th special Mondays are called "EXTRA feature" days)
Meet all of your STAR Hosts 
Cindy @ Mom, the Lunch Lady
This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories (except for this special EXTRA day - we will be featuring 4 extra).  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  while remaining family friendly),
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)
WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)


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(All features were chosen from the October 2020 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Celebrate the Simple by A Day of Small Things


Mums for Vicki by Comfort Spring 

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If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )


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Sunday, November 29, 2020

First of Advent - ANGEL Visits Zechariah

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First of Advent - ANGEL Visits Zechariah

Advent is the precious time of year when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior.  Last year we studied Isaiah 9:6
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(click the titles to view each post below):
WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
MIGHTY GOD
EVERLASTING FATHER
PRINCE OF PEACE
This year we will be focusing on Angels and specifically the angels who foretold of the coming of Christ.

We often forget about John the Baptist and the fact that he was sent to "pave the way" for Jesus' coming to earth.  In the Scripture above, we learn that John the Baptist was Divinely appointed to prepare the people for Jesus' arrival:    

"And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children 
and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
Luke 1:17


There are 3 points that stand out to me:
1.  Elizabeth becoming pregnant at her age was a miracle.
2.  John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit even before he was born.
3.  Not believing an angel sent by God has consequences


1.  It was a miracle that Elizabeth was with child because she was too old to become pregnant.  Also, even when she was young, she was unable to conceive. 

"Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.  But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old."
Luke 1:6&7

When Mary found out that she was pregnant with Jesus she went to visit Elizabeth (who was 6 months pregnant).  Mary was going to tell Elizabeth what had happened to her but before Mary said anything Elizabeth knew.  Elizabeth said:  

"As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy."
Luke 1:44

2.  Another miracle - John the Baptist being filled with the Holy Spirit before he was born.

"and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.”
Luke 1:15

3.  Finally, look what happened to Zechariah when he doubted the angel (he was unable speak):

"Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”

The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.  And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.

Luke 1:18-20


God sent angel Gabriel to visit Zechariah to foretell the birth of John the Baptist, who prepared the people for Jesus. 



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Enjoy precious time with your family during Advent.
click HERE to view this post about
Family Worship Time during Advent

Friday, November 27, 2020

TWENTY Top 20 - ADVENT

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TWENTY Top 20 - ADVENT

This is the nineteenth post in my blog series called "TWENTY Top 20".  We are celebrating 2020 (and celebrating this unique year, even though this year has turned out to be the most difficult in decades) with this series.  In this series there will be a total of twenty different categories featuring the top 20 previously published posts on that topic.  Once or twice a month I will feature a new category.  

This Sunday is already the "First of Advent"!  I will be featuring some very special advent posts today.   

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Christmas Blog Post Advent Calendar
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Picture scanned from a Christmas card - Hallmark

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (Christmas Hymn)
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All roses in this picture were grown by my dad & all photos were taken by me:  Angie Ouellette-Tower
Christmas Blog Post Advent Calendar
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Picture scanned from a Christmas card - original artwork by Hallmark
Chocolate Filled Advent Calendar - LAMB
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Other TWENTY Top 20 posts:



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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #396

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #396!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:
100 Years of Christmas Music - 1960's
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Start planning next year's Victory Garden!  There are many wonderful seeds available at Mary's Heirloom Seeds (click picture below):


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Checkout the many great giveaways going on right now!
Click the button below to enter each Giveaway!!:
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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


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We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)
Features!
Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 
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My Features this Week are:


2. "Chocolate Cherry Macaroons" by Mom, The Lunch Lady
3. "Fall Dried Potpourri" by TeeDiddlyDee

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

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The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!





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Monday, November 23, 2020

You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (November 2020)

Wishing all of our American friends a wonderful Thanksgiving this Thursday!
Thank you again for joining us!
There are many ways to follow me:
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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 12Cookies_zps3z9qxjsr.jpg

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WELCOME to the November 2020 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
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Please join me in welcoming our newest Cohost:

(click HERE to view her wonderful blog)
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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the November 2020 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

YoureTheStarHome 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn
Kippi @ Kippi at Home
Liberty @ B4 and Afters
This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!
There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo ShopHoppingFeatured_zpsf9fab123.jpg

(All features were chosen from the October 2020 "You're the Star" blog hop)


Dressing Room Remodel - Stenciling the Floor by My Sweet Cottage



If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:
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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )







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Click the button below to enter the Great Giveaways going on now!!:
God’s Growing Garden Giveaways



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