Jesus Christ Rose Victorious & Lives TODAY!

Jesus Christ Rose Victorious & Lives TODAY!

Many Christian denominations often overlook the fact that Jesus is no longer hanging on the cross - He is risen!  He lives today!  Of course we can't have one without the other - Jesus sacrificing Himself so that we might have eternal life with Him could not happen if He had not been resurrected from the tomb.

Last year we learned what the word "easter" actually means and where it originates (click on link below to read that post).  That is why, today I am wishing everyone a 

"Happy Resurrection Day!"

 

Click HERE to read "Resurrection Day"

I find it so important  to reread the account of Jesus' resurrection from the Bible each year (click the link below):

Click HERE to read "Jesus' Resurrection"

Please enjoy some wonderful worship music through the old hymns (a compilation of 10 old hymns below):

Click HERE to read (listen to) "Resurrection Hymn Sing"

It is so easy to get caught up with the worldly "fun" of this holiday but let's remember that "It's not about the rabbit......it's about the Lamb."  (click link below to view that post) 

Click HERE to read "It's not about the rabbit.....it's about the LAMB"

Last but not least is a compilation post about "forgiveness" (click link below).

Click HERE to read:  "Twenty Top 20 - FORGIVENESS"

Let's celebrate Jesus Christ today - our risen Savior!

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

15 Favorites - SPRINGTIME

15 Favorites - SPRINGTIME

Today is the fourth post in my 2026 series called "15 Favorites".  Every year I have a special feature series that is specific to each year.  Since this is the 15th year of "God's Growing Garden" (the blog's) existence, I thought we'd feature 15 of my favorite posts in a specific category. 

Celebrate my 15 year anniversary with me by enjoying my 15 favorite SPRINGTIME posts!

ENJOY!

click on each title to view the entire post:

It's Not About the Rabbit......It's About the LAMB

Maintaining Spring Flowers

Early Spring Greens - LAMB'S LETTUCE or CORNSALAD

Springtime Chicken Pot Pie with Parsnips

Resurrection Day - Not Easter

20 Springtime Sweet Treats

SONrise Eggs

Rooting Garlic for Spring Planting

Jam'n Molasses Cookies

Spring Cleaning the Garden

Larger Than Feet PARSNIPS

Betty Salad - Made with Garden Fresh Spinach

Spring Thaw of 1986

My Favorite Garden Tools

Fruity Cream Cheese Filled French Toast

Other "15 Favorites" posts:

WINTER

LEMONS

CHOCOLATE

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"Planting Potatoes in a Leaf Pile"

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #675

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #675!

ENJOY!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

during the month of March I will be featuring a post about greens from a few years ago:

Arugula, Cranberry & Cashew Salad

 

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. "Easter Tree & Bunny Land" by Debbie-Dabble Blog

2. "Showcasing Flowers in Upcycled Tissue Tube Holder" by Crazy Little Lovebirds

3. "Chocolate Dip Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

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

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday this weekend.  Remember, the reason we celebrate is because Jesus is risen. 

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:

Wisdom from Heaven #9 - IMPARTIAL

WELCOME to the March 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the March 2025 "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:

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

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

Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn
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 (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 February 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Online Color Analysis From Home by Style Yourself Confident

Back to Coloring in My Devotional Coloring Book by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Almond Pistachio Muffins by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Green Avocado Spinach Smoothie by Carol on the Lake

 

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 & the Garden of Gethsemane

Jesus & the Garden of Gethsemane

Next Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. 

Click HERE to read "Resurrection Day"

Something that is often overlooked when talking about Jesus' sacrifice is the fact the He struggled beforehand with what He knew was going to happen to Him.

Just before Jesus was arrested, He prayed and asked The Father to spare Him from the torture that He was going to have to endure.  This happened in the "Garden of Gethsemane."

This garden was filled with olive trees.  A few years ago we learned about the significance of the olive tree:

Click HERE to read "Trees#4 - OLIVES"

Let's first find out what the word "Gethsemane" means.

Gethsemane - in Hebrew it means: oil press or place for pressing oil.

- in Greek it means:  a place or occasion of great mental or spiritual suffering.

Both definitions apply to this Scripture passage (see below):

We know that Jesus was struggling by what he told His disciples: "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death."

Before Jesus left to pray, He asked His disciples to keep watch.  When Jesus returned the disciples were sleeping!!  Jesus did this THREE times and always the disciples were sleeping.  The number three is very significant (see below):

Click HERE to read "Jesus Christ & the Number 3"

One of the most important lessons to be learned from our featured Scripture today is the importance of prayer.  Jesus Christ fell with His face to the ground and prayed.  He asked the Father, "if at all possible" to spare Him from the pain to come but Jesus ALWAYS ended His prayers with "not as I will but as You will."

(at the end of this post is a video about the importance of prayer).  

It was ultimately Jesus' choice to sacrifice His life so that we all (we who believe and follow Him) might have eternal life.  Yes, Jesus wanted to do His Father's will but our Heavenly Father did NOT force Jesus to sacrifice Himself.  Jesus made the final decision by agreeing to be the sacrificial Lamb.

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"Prayer Basics & 8 Ways To Find Answers"