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Welcome to Week 8 of Proverbs 31! This week we're talking about uplifting each other and we're doing it by studying gates, relationship roles, and God. If you'd like to go back to one of our previous stops, let our "Wolfe Notes" guide you.  Week One  set the background for our study and defined valuable.  Week Two  began our examination of Proverbs 31:10.  Week Three  finished our interpretation of Proverbs 31:10 and introduced Proverbs 31:29. Week Four  delved into Proverbs 31:29 research and interpretations. Week Five  wrapped up valuable and introduced uplifting. Week Six  focused on Proverbs 31:11. Week Seven wrapped up Proverbs 31:11 and introduced 31:23. If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your February calendar with daily activities, the lamp for your feet (the Bible ), and let's get going! We're journeying through the concluding poem of Proverbs  and we're so glad you decided to walk along this road with us! Imagine as we wal

What's your favorite fairy tale? What part of it brings you JOY? Now, find a way to connect that JOY to your life. While you may not encounter any dragons, fairies, or poisoned apples today, we do believe your happily ever after is coming. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Three we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To a fairy tale life. Bible Verses and Quotes  About fairy tales. Activity Suggestions  for telling and discussing fairy tales. Last Year's Post : Ash Wednesday Day (46 days before Easter) Did You Know: Fairy tales are not just for kids? Fairy tales, loosely defined, are stories with mythical creatures, a plot centered on good versus evil, and are told from generation to generation. Some fairy tales are written with children in mind, and others for adults. Many of the popular fairy tales we know today were originally written for adults but altered for children. ( American Literature   and Love to Know ) The Grimm Brother's tales and Hans Christian Anderson

The JOY of the Lord is our strength! ( Nehemiah 8:10 ) A choice to be humble takes great strength. So, it is a good thing that God offers you abundantly more than you can ever imagine! Let us trust in Him to help us lead and love in humility. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  One we did; four we never considered. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the model of humility. Bible Verses and Quotes  About humility. Activity Suggestions  to practice and discuss humility. Last Year's Post : Presidents' Day (February's Third Monday) Did You Know: Humility is often considered a negative character trait?  Commonly, people believe a humble person is self-degrading, insecure in their abilities, and lacks passion. Because of these misconceptions, workers who display humility are less likely to be promoted. Yet, in actuality, humility characterizes a person whose abundant confidence enables them to help others, allowing their actions to speak for them. ( Forbes ,  Time , and Aleteia ) Humbl

Let's reverse the mood from S.A.D. to JOYful today. All of us have much to celebrate in our singleness; we are all unique masterpieces designed by the creator of heaven and earth. Relish the beauty of what makes you, you. Find JOY in your singularity. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To being single. Bible Verses and Quotes  About remaining single. Activity Suggestions  Book suggestions, writing activity, discussion opportunities. Last Year's Post : Valentine's Day (February 14th Annually)  Did You Know: Women who remain single throughout life benefit mentally, physically, and financially? An Australian study compiled data on over 10,000 women in their 70's from all walks of life and found that those who remained single throughout their life received higher education and income, were physically healthier, more optimistic, and less stressed. ( Medium ,  Psychology Today , and National Library of Medicine ) Singles are bet

Think of all the inventions that bring you JOY! Name one you would not want to imagine life without. God is good. We are surrounded by so many wonderous, marvelous things and blessed beyond measure. In all the marvel of this world, let's not take the true source of JOY for granted. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To overcoming distraction. Bible Verses and Quotes  About inventing. Activity Suggestions  Invention, research, writing, and discussion opportunities. Last Year's Post : Pizza Day (February 9th Annually)  Did You Know: A calligraphy college course led to early Macintosh success?  Steve Jobs, inspired by these classes, helped create a computer with beautiful typography that allured many purchasers and altered typefaces indefinitely. ( Mental Floss , Calligraphy Museum  and Smithsonian Mag ) It took 11 years for Tetris' inventor to receive royalties on it? Inventor Alexey Pajitnov created the game as test software fo

As February approaches, we hope you find yourself rooted in love. The firm foundation of love can help you withstand any storm. Take time to notice, appreciate, and further develop the relationships that root you this month. This is the love that matters, friends. How do you communicate this in your classroom, Leader? What relationship-building activities bring your learners closer? What about in your personal lives? Are you devoting time to those you love? We hope so! We are praying this month adds depth to the relationships that root you in love. Here's what we're offering on the February 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: February 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) February 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes February 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. February 2023  (updated for you!) February 2021 Febru

President's Day began as a day to honor George Washington but now is commonly extended to all presidents. While celebrating presidents may not sound JOYful to you, consider where we'd be without someone to govern our country, to fight for our freedoms. On a personal level, spend time today thinking about who you lead, the JOY you find in it, and how you can grow to be better at it. President's Day picture by Circe Denyer at Public Domain Pictures . Presidential Listings Did You Know...   Wolfe Stew Connects Bible Verses and President Quotes   Activity Suggestions  (for families, classrooms, or individuals) Did You Know: Joe Biden is our 46th President?   Head to WhiteHouse.gov to see a picture and read a biography of each of our 46 presidents. Presidents' Day started after George Washington's death? Of course, then (1880), it was an annual day of remembrance of George Washington on his birthday (February 22nd). But eventually it expanded to include all presidents