You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (August 2026)

September begins tomorrow and we are expecting a week of over 90 degrees - Summer is not over yet.

Thank you again for joining us!

There are many ways to follow me:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

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

WELCOME to the August 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the August 2026 "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 

Swing by the STAR Hosts blogs:

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

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)




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

Going Buggy! by Our Grand Lives

Homemade Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Summer Layers with Ageless Style by Amy's Creative Pursuits

MOD Sunny Sun Rays Coffee Coaster by Road Gypsies

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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Jesus' Parables #1

Jesus' Parables

Even though we have studied six of Jesus' parables on this blog, I consider this post as the beginning of a new series.  I recently found an old Bible from the early 1800s and it is full of notes and commentaries that are very different from our modern equivalent. In this Bible, I found the quote below explaining why the parables told by Jesus are so valuable (see below). 

That last line is so true! -  "things learned with delight are the longest remembered."

That is why, in this series we are going to study ALL of Jesus' Parables.

Just as a reminder:

Here is a list of the parables that we have already studied:

(Please click on each link to read each post)

- The Wicked Husbandmen/Vinedressers (aka Parable of the Tenants)

- The Persistent Widow (or Unjust Judge)

- PARABLE OF THE VINE (part#1) - "The True Vine & the Father Gardener"

- PARABLE OF THE VINE (part#2) - "Be a Fruitful Branch Instead of a Withering Branch"
- PARABLE OF THE VINE (part#3) - "Producing Joyful Fruit - God's Love Remains Forever"
- PARABLE OF THE VINE (part#4) - "Everlasting Fruit & Everlasting Friends"
- The Prodigal Son (Part#1) - The Son Who Ran Away
- The Prodigal Son (Part#2) - The Son Who Stayed Home
- The Good Samaritan (Part#1) - Love God First
- The Good Samaritan (Part#2) - Love Others
- PARABLE of the Sower (Part#1) - Along the Pathway
- PARABLE of the Sower (Part#2) - On Rocky Places
- PARABLE of the Sower (Part#3) - Seeds Among Thorns

- PARABLE of the Sower (Part#4) - Sown on Good Soil

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Below is a list of the parables that we will be studying in the future: 

- The Lost Sheep

- The Lost Piece of Money

- The Pharisee & the Tax Collector

- The Wedding Banquet

- The Two Sons

- The Friend at Midnight

- The Barren Fig Tree

- The Growing Seed

- The Laborers in the Vineyard

- The Wise and Foolish Builders

- The Two Debtors

- The Ten Virgins

- The Weeds

- The Mustard Seed

- The Leaven (or Yeast)

- The Hidden Treasure

- The Pearl of Great Price

- The Draw-Net

- The Unprofitable Servants

- The Unjust Steward (or Shrewd Manager)

- The Unmerciful Servant

- The Great Feast

- The Rich Man & Lazarus

- The Strait Gate (or Narrow Door)

- The Good Shepherd

- Christ The Door

- The Talents (or Bags of Gold)

- The Pounds (or Ten Minas)

- The Sheep and the Goats

- The Tower Builder & the King at War

- The Lamp Under a Basket

- The Doorkeeper

- New Clothes on Old Garment & Old Wineskins

Each parable has incredible lessons that we can implement into our daily lives.

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You might be interested in watching this video:

click HERE to view

"Jesus Is........ THE BREAD OF LIFE"

Summer Fungi & Fluttering

Summer Fungi & Fluttering

I was helping my husband pick up sticks in the yard (before he started mowing) when I noticed something that looked like a tangerine (at least that's what it resembled after a quick glance anyway).  After a closer look I realized that it was a mushroom - it was so cute!  I quickly ran to get my camera (see pictures below).

I later looked it up and it really is called "Orange Peel Mushroom".

 

All photos were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower)
© (2026)

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower


A few weeks ago I did a post about the "Mushroom Tree":

(click HERE to view "The Mushroom Tree")

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Later that week, I was walking through the garden when I noticed a beautiful "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly" fluttering around.  Actually, it was so fast that I was unable to focus correctly in the pictures below.

In 2023 I did a post about this type of butterfly and the pictures were much clearer (click HERE to view "The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly")

Enjoy the following pictures:

All photos were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower).
© (2026)

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

ENJOY!

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Senior Salon Pit Stop

Thursday Favorite Things

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You might be interested in watching this video:

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"Deformed Garden Produce Hall of Fame"

Tuesday with a Twist Blog Hop #696

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #696!

ENJOY!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

During the month of August, I will be featuring a garden veggie post from the past:

Daily Garden Produce (with RECIPES)

 

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. "Peach Cobbler Cookies" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

2. "Capturing the Fragrance of Late Summer in a Victorian Peach Pie" by My Little Old World

3. "Anyone For Tea?  Dining Room 2026" by Debbie-Dabble Blog

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"!!
click to view

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

I have really noticed the days getting shorter - can't believe that Summer is almost over.

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 from my blog:

22 Treasures - PRESERVING

 

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

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the August 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 July 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

"Aging" My Faux Brick Wall by Debbie-Dabble Blog

 

Southern Tomato & Cracker Salad by Carol on the Lake

Remodeled Primary Bath and Other Bathrooms by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd & Blueberry Sauce by Scratch Made Food

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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