You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (September 2026)

We have another week of weather predicted to be in the 70's before it turns to real Autumn weather.

Thank you again for joining us!

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Mixed Nutty Mocha Ice Cream RECIPE

 

WELCOME to Week#4 of the September 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the September 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet your hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the hosts' Blogs:

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

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)

(All features were chosen from the August 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

New House Seasonal Decor Fall by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Creamy Butterscotch Meringue Pie by Scratch Made Food

Green Smoothie with Cucumber, Celery & Pear by Carol on the Lake

Sweet & Sour Tofu Vegan Balsamic Pineapple by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

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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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BY YOUR FAITH #5 - Abel

By Your FAITH #5 - Abel

This post is the fifth part in a series called: "By Your Faith".  In this series we will be going through Hebrews chapter 11; studying the faith of many prophets and other important Old Testament people.  Today is the first of those prophets: Abel.

Our topic today is:  Abel (verse 4 in Hebrews Chapter 11)

We will obviously also be talking about Cain (Abel's brother).

Let's begin by reading the verse that I referenced above:

 Cain and Abel were Adam and Eve's first children and many Bible scholars believe that they were twins.  In Genesis 4 (see below) we see that "later Eve gave birth to Cain's brother Abel."  It seems unlikely that "later" means two years later, so I agree with the scholars theory that they were twins.

Now, why was Abel's offering better than Cain's?  It has to do with the difference in their hearts/their motives.  The offering that Abel gave was an atonement sacrifice.  The fat portions of the firstborn from his flock indicates that he was atoning for his sins.  This also symbolizes that Jesus Christ is the only firstborn, sacrificial Lamb by which we are all saved (those who repent and accept Jesus that is).

Cain on the other hand, brought "some fruits" from the soil - not the firstfruits.  We then see the proof of Cain's evil spirit from his sins that follow.

Look at this list of Cain's sins (as stated in the short Scripture passage above):

- he was angry & downcast when God favored Abel's offering (instead, Cain should have respected God and he should have corrected his ways to please God)

- Cain ignored God's warning about succumbing to sin.

- Cain connived and deceived his brother by luring him out to the fields

- Cain murdered his brother Abel

- Cain lied to God when God asked him where his brother was and Cain even mocked God with his sarcastic response: "Am I my brother's keeper?"

- Then, Cain whined and complained about his punishment (in verse 13 not listed above)

The worst of these sins is of course murder.  Abel was the first man ever to be murdered.  I looked up that passage in the "Blue Letter Bible" and researched the meaning of the word murder in Greek:

- to be deprived of real life

- to perish by means of something fixed in sin

The verse in 1 John explains it perfectly (see below):

Jesus also used Abel as an example when he was speaking with the Pharisees and "experts" in the Law:

"Therefore this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all."

Luke 11:50-51

The murder of innocents and faithful saints will be terribly punished.

 

Abel's faith was shown through his sincere sacrifice of repentance.

 

By Your FAITH (Previous posts in this series)

#1 Jesus' Miracles

#2 Ye of Little Faith

#3 Faith, Deeds & Waiting

#4 Being Sure of What We Do Not See

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"Prayer Basics & 8 Ways To Find Answers"

Sunflower Season & the Storm

Sunflower Season & the Storm

September is always SUNFLOWER Season here on God's Growing Garden.  This year I was late planting my sunflower seeds and then we had a severe storm near the end of full bloom.  I say all that to explain why I am late in posting my 2026 sunflowers and to explain why there are less pictures (less pictures might be a blessing because I usually go overboard with the amount of pictures that I take - haha).

I am beginning sunflower season 2026 with the storm pictures.  I am very thankful that twisted sunflowers were the only damage that we received.  Thank you Lord God Almighty for the protection!

Before showing the featured pictures, I wanted to remind you why sunflowers are my favorite flower.  Sunflowers always turn towards the sun - you can literally see them gently turning throughout the day to follow the sun.  To be very clear - I am NOT a "sun" worshiper.  However, I am a "Son" worshiper:  Jesus Christ The Son of God and I strive every day to grow and turn towards Him in every aspect of my life.

  

ENJOY the following pictures!

All photos were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower) and the sunflowers were all grown in my garden.
© (2026)

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

ENJOY!

Sunflowers from 2025:

Skyscraper Sunflower

Arikara Sunflower

"Saved By The Blood of Jesus" RED Sunflower
Wrong-Name REDS #1

#2 Wrong-Name REDS

Sunflowers from 2024:

Ice Cream Sunflower

Indian Blanket Sunflower

Earthwalker Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2023:
Shock-O-Lat Sunflower

Astra Rose Cream

Red Sun Sunflower

Hopi Black Dye Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2022:
Mongolian Giant Sunflower

Velvet Queen

Tiger's Eye Mix Part1

Part2 Tiger's Eye Mix

Rouge Royale

Sunflowers from 2021:
Firecracker Sunflower

Chocolate Sunflower

Dwarf Teddy

Giant Teddy

Sunflowers from 2020:
ProCut Gold F1 Sunflower

The Wrong Seed Sunflower

Ring of Fire Part#1

Ring of Fire Part#2

Sunflowers from 2019:
Dwarf Evening Sun Mix - Part 2

Dwarf Evening Sun Mix - Part 1

Tall Evening Sun

Procut "Dark" Plum Sunflower

Procut "Light" Plum Sunflower

Sun-Fill Purple

Sunflowers from 2018:
Orange Mahogany Sunflower - Part 2

Orange Mahogany Sunflower - Part 1

Lemon Queen Sunflower

Procut Bicolor Sunflower - Part 2

Procut Bicolor Sunflower - Part 1

Sickly "Sonja Branching" Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2017:

Bugs & the Magic Roundabout Sunflower

Magic Roundabout - Part 2

Magic Roundabout - Part 1

Peach Passion Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2016:

Vincent's Choice - Part 1

Vincent's Choice - Part 2

Tithonia Torch - a.k.a. Mexican Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2015:

Tiny "Giant Sungold"

Strawberry Blonde#2 - The Best

Strawberry Blonde#1 - Loved By Insects

Red Hedge

Jade Sunflower

Sunflowers from 2014:

Prado Sunflower

Sunflower Disaster

Sunflowers from 2013:

Giant Gray Stripe Sunflower - Part 1

Giant Gray Stripe Sunflower - Part 2

Giant Gray Strip Sunflower - Part 3

Soraya Sunflower

Italian White Sunflowers

Starburst Blaze Sunflowers

Sunflowers from 2012:

Mammoth Sunflowers

VanGogh Sunflowers

Floristan Sunflowers

Cherry Rose Sunflowers

Monet's Palette Mixture Sunflowers

Sunflowers from 2011:

Sunflowers, Black Velvet Queen

Sunflowers, Autumn Beauty

Sunflowers, Royal Flush

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Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot

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"Harvesting Potatoes From the Leaf Pile"

Tuesdays with a Twist #700

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #700!

ENJOY!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

During the month of September, I will be featuring a sunflower post from the past:

Dwarf Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Variety

 

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:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

My Features this Week are:

1. "Red Velvet Fruit Cobbler" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

2. "Labor Day Family Celebration & a Fall Frolic" by Debbie-Dabble Blog

3. "Kale, Apple & Feta Salad" by Carol on the Lake

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

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"!!
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You're the STAR - Week#3 FAMILY (September 2026)

The end of September is always so busy with the final harvesting of Summer garden produce (very enjoyable).

Thank you again for joining us!

There are many ways to follow me:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

blog  |  TruthSocial  |  facebook  |  pinterest  |  twitter  |  zazzle  |  RUMBLE

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog:

4 Okra Varieties & Breaded Sauteed Okra

Welcome to week#3 of the September 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
September 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your hosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

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#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the August 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop)

Experience Norway in Wisconsin- Norskedalen's Midsummer Fest by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Back To School! Summer Spotlight by Our Grand Lives

Risky Frisky Self-Care by Road Gypsies

The Beautiful Things We Almost Throw Away by Butterfly In The Attic

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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