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Leaders, March has been rough! So, we're looking to April with hope. Hope that the budding of the flowers might invigorate fading passions, that the birdsongs might bring healing, and that the new life arrives with new opportunities. Yes, hope. That's our word for April. What about you? As spring blooms, what is blooming in your heart? We are praying that you find JOY in each moment - a learner's toothy grin, that mug of freshly brewed coffee, the sunshine warming your skin - and hold on to them. With time, those blooms will blossom into a beautiful bouquet. Here's what we're offering on the April 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: April 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) April 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes April 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. April 2023  (updated f...

(Updated 3/28/2024) Yes! Let's celebrate honesty. While honesty may not immediately bring JOY, the truth is it builds the foundation for trust, and a relationship built on trust sets a solid foundation for JOY. Let's make the commitment to work on honest communication within every relationship. We need all the JOY we can get! Honesty Day | April 30th Annually Honest Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts about Honesty Day that we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the importance of honesty. Bible Verses and Quotes  About honesty. Activity Suggestions  Prepare to practice honesty in relationships, with yourself, and in your classroom. Discussion questions and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Day of Prayer (May's First Thursday) Star Wars Day (May 4th Annually) Mother's Day (May's Second Sunday) Did You Know: Honesty Day's date is strategically chosen to balance out April Fool's Day? By ending the month with honesty, M. Hirsh Goldberg (cr...

(Updated 2/29/2024) On Easter we celebrate the day Jesus faced death and triumphed! He was, is, and will always be victorious and worthy of all our praise. Sing it loud; sing it JOYfully! Easter Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To a renewed meaning of Easter. Bible Verses and Quotes  About Easter. Activity Suggestions  For every age group including discussion questions and a family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: April Fool's Day (April 1st Annually) Find a Rainbow Day (April 3rd Annually) National Day of Hope (April's First Wednesday) Did You Know: Easter's date changes annually because it is tied to the full moon? Specifically, during the Council of Nicaea, the Western church agreed Easter would be celebrated the Sunday following the first full moon in spring (after the Vernal Equinox). Currently, however, Easter's date sometimes misses the lunar cycle mark . To be thorough, the Western Church created a table of future Ea...

Palm Sunday, a day when throngs of people gathered to welcome their savior, abounds in JOY, yet it comes with a shadow. We know by week's end Jesus undergoes crucifixion. We know it was people like us that voted for Him to die. We know what it means to blame our failed expectations on a meek and humble savior. While a solemn time of reflection, consider the sacrifice He willingly made on your behalf. He would do it again if it were only for you and that, my friends, should bring you great JOY. Photo from pxhere Palm Sunday Offerings: Did You Know...   Wolfe Stew Connects Bible Verses and Quotes   Activity Suggestions  (For families, classrooms, or individuals) Did You Know: Palm Sunday marks  the beginning of Holy Week ?  Holy week is an eight-day journey of remembering the events and revealed prophecies leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Palm Sunday honors Jesus claiming his place as Messiah? Jews memorized biblical prophecy and knew Zechariah ...

Rainbows are beautiful, mystical, and a sign that we can TRUST God's promises. There is JOY to be had in finding a rainbow, even a figurative one. Find this Rainbow Over Yellowstone photo at Good Free Photos Find a Rainbow Day Offerings: Did You Know...   Wolfe Stew Connects Bible Verses and Quotes   Activity Suggestions  (For families, classrooms, or individuals) Did You Know: Rainbows are unique to Earth?  No other planet in our solar system harbors  just the right conditions  for rainbow production.  No two people see the exact same rainbow?  A rainbow is purely optical. Because it lacks a physical presence, its beauty is unique to every beholder . The arc, shape, and width of bands all vary person to person.  A rainbow is a complete circle? You can observe circular rainbows from airplanes . You can never reach the end of a rainbow?  A rainbow's existence is dependent on the position of the observer. So, when you move, the rainbow wi...

Whew, April. It's here. For us that means standardized testing, a household birthday, Easter, and hopefully warmer weather. But, who knows, it's spring so the weather is subject to unpredictability. What we do know is no matter the weather we TRUST a God who will shelter us through any storm. Here's what we're offering on the April 2022 Wolfe Stew menu: April 2022 Ideas for EVERY Day Calendar April 2022 GROWTH for Today Calendar Blank 2022 Calendar   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes April 2022 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar at the Learning Lab Tab. April 2022  (updated for you!) April 2021   April 2020 Also, consider sampling our  JOY for Today  posts, where we celebrate selected days throughout the year by offering facts, connections, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions. Check out our three most recent JOY for Today posts: St. Patrick's Day Vernal Equinox April Fool's Day April 2022 GROWTH for Today Calendar This "...

(Updated March 7, 2024.) While we are not in favor of calling people fools, we are in favor of making memories, joining in laughter, and cultivating general merriment. Pranks, done right, can ignite all these things. Plan one (or two) and keep your head about you as you navigate the JOY in today. Photo by editonevideo at Pixabay April Fools' Day Topics: Did You Know...  Facts about April Fools' Day that we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To being a victim and choosing to restart. Bible Verses and Quotes  About foolishness and caution.  Activity Suggestions  Learn the history, plan a prank, collect jokes, discuss preferences, challenge your family. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Find a Rainbow Day (April 3rd Annually) National Day of Hope (April's First Wednesday) Earth Day (April 22nd Annually) Did You Know: One April Fools' Day origin story suggests it began as a mockery of people who were slow to transition to the Gregorian calendar? The previous calendar's (Julian) ...