Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #488

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #488!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:
Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tomato Bacon Cheese by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 008_zps48fb5d39.jpg

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
click HERE to shop for the best seeds
Or click picture below:


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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:


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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


TWTbasic


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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:

1. "Fall Faux Window Design" by Seph Creates
2. "Berry Picking in Northern Michigan" by The Flourishing Family
3. "How To Parallel Parkby Grammy's Grid
If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

TWTfeatured



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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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from

 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
click to view


Monday, August 29, 2022

You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (August 2022)

Enjoy the final week before school starts (for many).
Thank you again for joining us!
There are many ways to follow me:
blog  |  TruthSocial  |  facebook  |  pinterest  |  twitter  |  zazzle  |  instagram

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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 DSCF8895_zpsrn4rypjj.jpg

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WELCOME to the August 2022 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the August 2022 "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 

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 July 2022 "You're the Star" blog hop)


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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, August 28, 2022

Bible Version Discrepancies #7 - DEFILEMENT COMES FROM WITHIN

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Bible Version Discrepancies #7 - DEFILEMENT COMES FROM WITHIN

For most of my life I have been afraid of the "King James Version" of the Bible.  I always thought that it would be like reading Shakespeare - well, it's not.  Most of the time on my Sunday blog posts I referenced the N.I.V. (New International Version) but recently, when I need clarification, I refer to the K.J.V. (King James Version) and the N.K.J.V. (New King James Version).  In making this small switch I discovered that there are many serious discrepancies between NIV & The King James versions.  I also found out that the Bible "scholars" who compiled NIV were members of secret societies.  Whether or not there was anything nefarious behind the NIV translation does not affect the goal that I have for this series.  We are going to use our God-given common sense to compare these versions and come to our own conclusions.

It is important to note that the King James Version was first published in 1611 and it wasn't until 1978 that the New International Version was first published.

Even if we find serious discrepancies by comparing these two versions, I want you to know that I believe God has still been able to get His message across to us - He is not fazed by "misinterpretation".  His Truth fills our heart and that is why we are able to objectively study and compare these versions without losing God's meaning.  

In this series we are going to really dive deep into God's Word.
We continue our comparison study with
"Mark 7:1-23".

In this Scripture passage the subtitle is similar between the two versions but I feel that N.I.V. really waters down the meaning:
"That Which Defiles"
"Defilement Comes From Within"
(this can be seen in the first picture seen below).
The first is N.I.V. and it is very vague.  N.K.J.V. however, is very specific and describes perfectly the meaning of this passage.
 
Color code meaning in the pictures below:
Highlighted in yellow means that those words/sentences do not appear in one of the versions (including when references to God or Jesus appear in lower case rather than upper case)
Highlighted in orange means that the meaning of the word comparison was very different
Highlighted in green means that the meaning of the word comparison was similar or the same.


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Next, let's focus on the words that I felt had different meanings between the versions:

teachers   vs   scribes


Teacher - one who instructs
vs
Scribe - writer or journalist

It makes much more sense that the New King James Version would be more accurate.  What politician walks around with teachers? - it's the media that they always have by their side because they want recognition and fame.  The scribe would have been like our media today.  



"human rules"   vs   "doctrines"


Rules - a prescribed guide for conduct or action
vs
Doctrine - a principle or position or system of belief

Here again, the word "rules" is very vague - "doctrine" on the other hand is more applicable to the situation in this passage.

Notice in the picture above that the sentence: "the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do" is missing from N.I.V.  This describes the "tradition of men" that these verses were referencing.  N.I.V. again makes God's Word "wishy-washy" by removing such detail.

One of the first shocking differences I noticed was the grammar in N.I.V. - it is very disrespectful.  Many words describing or referring to God or Jesus are NOT capitalized in the N.I.V. (those letters are underlined in yellow in the two pictures below - NIV being on the left).  Modern grammar rules have become relaxed in everyday life but that does not mean that this should apply to the Holy Bible!!


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"setting aside"   vs   "reject"


Set Aside - something that is set aside for a specific purpose
vs
Reject - to refuse to accept, consider or use

Wow!!  What a gigantic difference in meaning!!  Rejecting the commandment of God is so obviously more serious than just setting it aside.  "Set aside" could mean that God's commandment is going to be taken seriously but at a later time.  Rejecting is an absolute "no".

In this second portion, we need to define the word "Corban."

Corban - an offering or gift consecrated to God (usually having to do with a vow to God)

The final phrase of the NKJV above is totally missing from NIV but it so very important.  It's like saying - PAY ATTENTION!!!  This is so very important!!  ("If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!").  The importance of the meaning of this message is also reflected in the difference of title (as discussed above).

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You can look up the definitions of the following comparisons, except we'll go over the last one together.

"dull"   vs   "without understanding"
"greed"   vs   "covetousness"
"malice"   vs   "wickedness"
"envy"   vs   "evil eye"
"slander"   vs   "blasphemy"


Slander - a false statement or report about somebody
vs
Blasphemy - the act of insulting or showing contempt for God

Another Wow!!  Another massive difference in meaning!!  Slander is a walk in the park compared to the meaning of "blasphemy".

I pray that you will continue to reflect on these differences this week and never stop digging deep into God's Word.








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Take Up The THANKFULNESS Challenge!
I challenge you to thank God for something everyday for one year!  Either write it down in a diary OR share with us on a blog.  If you have a blog & would like to share your THANKFULNESS posts with us, then please fill out this form: 365 Days of Being THANKFUL form - click HERE and you will be added to the THANKFULNESS page.


THANKFULNESS Challenge

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Easy Tortilla Pizza


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Easy Tortilla Pizza
(with Garden Fresh Toppings)

This recipe is a great idea as an after school snack or a lower-carb pizza version.
Using store bought tortilla shells makes this recipe simple and quick.
I like to use as many homegrown toppings as possible, but for the post today the only home grown item was onions.

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Here are other homegrown topping options:
Purple Pepper by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo 007_zps97c48273.jpg

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by Angie Ouellette-Tower for https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 2019-08-28_zpsquvwzams.jpg


Printable Recipe

4 tortilla shells
olive oil for brushing shels
toppings (onion, olives, bell peppers, bacon, sausage, banana peppers, cherry tomatoes - and whatever else you desire from the garden)
mozzarella cheese
parmesan cheese
pizza sauce

Begin by preparing the toppings (slicing, peeling etc) - set aside.
Brush both sides of the tortilla shells with olive oil.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven (5 minutes each side).
(see picture on the left below).
Remove from oven and spread pizza sauce on both baked shells (the shells will be crispy and bubbly).  Place the already sliced toppings on top of the sauce.  And sprinkle on some parmesan cheese (see picture on the right below):


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Finally, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top (see picture below):

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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 7 minutes (or until desired doneness is achieved)

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Remove from oven:

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Serve immediately.  Slice and ENJOY!!!



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Take Up The THANKFULNESS Challenge!
I challenge you to thank God for something everyday for one year!  Either write it down in a diary OR share with us on a blog.  If you have a blog & would like to share your THANKFULNESS posts with us, then please fill out this form: 365 Days of Being THANKFUL form - click HERE and you will be added to the THANKFULNESS page.

THANKFULNESS Challenge

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #487

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #487!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:
3 Unique Tomato Varieties
3 Tomato Varieties, by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
click HERE to shop for the best seeds
Or click picture below:


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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:


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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


TWTbasic


TWTpictures
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:

1. "Early Fall Decorating Ideas" by masterPIECES of my Life
2. "Peach Waffles with Salted Caramel Sauce" by The Lazy Gastronome
3. "Thrifted Hanging Basketby Decorative Inspirations
If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

TWTfeatured



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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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from

 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
click to view


Monday, August 22, 2022

You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (August 2022)

We finally got some rain this weekend - how has your weather been?
Thank you again for joining us!
There are many ways to follow me:
blog  |  TruthSocial  |  facebook  |  pinterest  |  twitter  |  zazzle  |  instagram

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo GardenHummingbird_zpssigyrshc.jpg
Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

I Finally Captured a Hummingbird (On Camera)

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WELCOME to the August 2022 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the August 2022 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts
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This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn
Cindy from 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.  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 July 2022 "You're the Star" blog hop)



by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg

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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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