Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #527

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #527!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 
Since "April showers bring May flowers", all month I will be featuring past flower posts from this blog:


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. "Easy Painted Rocks" by The Apple Street Cottage
2. "Whole Wheat Raisin Walnut Bread" by Scratch Made Food
3. "Exploring in Colorby Paper Seedlings

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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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from

 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
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Monday, May 29, 2023

You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (May 2023)

Happy Memorial Day to all of our American friends & I forgot to say Happy Victoria Day last Monday to our Canadian friends.
Thank you again for joining us!
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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 FruitStrawberry_zpscrfg00pf.jpg

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WELCOME to the Mayy 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the May 2023 "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 April 2023 "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, May 28, 2023

Jude #4 - Apostates Depraved & Doomed

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Jude #4 - Apostates Depraved & Doomed

We continue studying the book of Jude.  I think this post today is my favorite portion of Jude because it touches on the book of Enoch.

The book of Jude is a very small book in the Bible but it is packed with many wonderful lessons to be learned.  We will be studying the entire book of Jude in seven different parts (or eight if you consider parts a & b of part three).


In the New King James Version, the word "Apostate" is used in the subtitles.  We previously defined that word but here it is again, just in case you missed the previous post:

Apostate - one who refuses to obey or follow their religious faith;  abandonment of a previous loyalty.

You will notice in verse 12 (shown below) that "love feasts" is referenced.  Since we talked about the sexual immorality that has crept into our congregations in part 3 of this series, I just assumed that "love feast" was referring to something horrendous like Sodom & Gomorrah - it's NOT.  After researching I found out that "Love Feast" was a wonderful celebration of God.

Love Feast (a.k.a. Agape Feast) was a time to get together with other Christians and celebrate God.  The goal was not only to grow in their Christian walk but also to provide and take care of the needy in their "group/congregation".  The needy were sent home with plenty afterwards.  I picture it as a combination of our modern day church potluck and a soup kitchen.

These "apostates" infiltrated these feasts and probably pretended to be in need and just helped themselves (as referenced below: "serving only themselves").

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I love the description of what these "apostates" are actually like - "raging waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame."  This is a serious offense - these evil infiltrators were stealing from the needy!!!  Look at the eternal punishment in store for these evil, fake followers (see verse 13 above): 
"is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

Now we move onto "Enoch".  Let's first refresh our Old Testament knowledge - remember, there were two "Enochs"  - one was bad and the other was good.  The "good" Enoch is referenced in verse 14 of Jude (see below).  But first, let's read about the lineage of both Enochs.

1.  Enoch the son of Cain (bad Enoch).

" And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And he built a city, and called the name of the city after the name of his son—Enoch.

2.  Enoch was the son of Jared and was seventh from Adam (good Enoch).

"Jared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Enoch.”  
Genesis 5:18

Joseph (Jesus' step-dad), was also in Enoch's lineage.  (read Luke 3:23-38).

Enoch was so very special because he actually walked with God and did NOT die a physical death - God just took him to heaven!

" And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.”  
Genesis 5:24

"By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 
Hebrews 11:5


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Enoch was an extremely important Biblical figure, so why was the book of Enoch removed from our Bible?  The portion of Scripture seen above, highlighted in white is an actual quote from the book of Enoch.  If we believe that our Bible is inspired by God (see passage below), then why would an actual word for word quote from the book of Enoch not make that book (Enoch) "inspired of God"???

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16 

We also should not add to nor take away from God's Word (lookup Deuteronomy 4:2).  That's why I believe that Enoch should NEVER have been removed from our Bible.  And, it is vital for our time.  Let's look at just a few verses from Chapter 1 of Enoch:


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We, as Christians, are the "elect and righteous" referenced above.  And I truly believe that we are living in the day of tribulation right now but look at the vital detail about tribulation (see above).  "The day of tribulation, when all the wicked and godless are to be removed."  The tribulation is not torture for us - it's for the evil who are being removed from earth!!  

Remember, these wicked and godless are those who have "grieved the Holy Spirit."  We studied this in part 3(a) - here is that exerpt:
"I want to remind you about "grieving the Holy Spirit" and what that means.  When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit is sealed in our hearts.  I think of it like the 17th century practice of sealing an envelope - in that era there was a wax stamp put on the outside of a letter/envelope.  Our hearts are sealed or protected and can ONLY be opened by God.  However, when one "grieves the Holy Spirit" - that is when someone knowingly invites in a demon and is essentially kicking out the Holy Spirit."

We see below that Enoch knew he was writing this book for a future generation (I believe it was written for us now).



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Enoch should NOT be ignored.  Bible scholars will say that the book of Enoch is not from a trusted source but I have the Holy Spirit inside of me and He is guiding me as I read these "untrusted" books.

I believe that we are on the precipice of 1,000 Years of Peace (1,000 Year Reign - Revelation 20:6)

Let's continue to beware of "apostates" in our midst, but at the same time continuing to celebrate God.







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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Spring Things - A Compilation of Goings-On This Season

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Spring Things - A Compilation of Goings-On This Season

It's been a busy season in the garden and around the house this year, although the weather has been strange.  We've had roller coaster temperatures multiple times (example - going from the day high of 82 degrees one day to a day high of 45 the next).

I thought it might be fun to highlight five of my favorite Spring Things from this season.
(click on each title below each picture for related posts) 



BEAUTIFUL PHLOX

I love how this perennial flows over the edge of the planter like a waterfall.  It's such a dainty little flower.

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STRAWBERRIES THEN & NOW

The first picture on the left is "then" (obviously) and the picture on the right is "now".  Look at the beauty of the cute strawberry blossoms!
  
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LAST OF THE INDOOR MUSHROOMS

We closeup our indoor mushroom tent (Boom Room) for the summer.  In June we should have some "Wine Cap" mushrooms which are grown outside.

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HOMEMADE PECAN PIE FOR MOTHER'S DAY

I have not shared this recipe on the blog yet but maybe someday (it was delicious!)

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MULBERRY REMOVAL

Even though I enjoy mulberries and have made many delicious treats with them, the actual tree is a pest.  On Sunday I included this in my "TREE" Bible study series (click HERE to view "TREES#5 - Mustard, Faith & Mulberry".

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ENJOY!



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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #526

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #526!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 
Since "April showers bring May flowers", all month I will be featuring past flower posts from this blog:


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. "Dainty Flowers Hello" by Paper Seedlings
2. "4 Easy Floral Gift Wrapping Ideas" by Steph Creates
3. "Ludwig Messel & Nymans Manor House & Gardensby My Little Old World
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, May 22, 2023

You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (May 2023)

I found a fascinating new (new to me) garden growing method - if it works I will be sharing with you!
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 https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo SundayCaregiver1_zpsh7utnve1.jpg

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WELCOME to the May 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the May 2023 "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
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

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 April 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)



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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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