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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 will move . There is mathematical precision

(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)

Reawaken, restart, rejuvenate, renew. Spring - a time of growth, new life, and warmth - is full of JOYful possibilities. Welcome to the Spring celebration! " Daisy Flowers in White " by Karen Arnold via Public Domain Pictures Vernal Equinox Offerings: Did You Know...   Wolfe Stew Connects Bible Verses and Quotes   Activity Suggestions  (For families, classrooms or individuals) Did You Know: Two "first days" of spring exist? One, the equinox, is astronomically based, but the other, used by climate scientists, is based on the temperature cycle. So, dear reader, you may choose to celebrate the first day of spring on March 1st (meteorologically) or March 20th (astronomically). Some cultures recognize the vernal equinox as their new year ?  While we celebrate the New Year in January, some countries in the middle east wait until spring to officially mark a New Year. To celebrate, they jump over bonfires, clean their homes, feast, paint eggs, bang pots, and picnic. A s

(Updated 2/23/2024) Chasing treasure at the end of a rainbow awakens childhood wistfulness leading to JOY for me. Add in silly Leprechauns and a sprinkling of Irish tradition and you have a recipe for JOYful memories. But in the end, we know our true JOY comes from being still. St. Patrick's Day Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To chasing rainbows. Bible Verses and Quotes  About adventure and blessings. Activity Suggestions : Leprechaun trap, Irish blessings, research opportunities, recipe links, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Spring Equinox (Changes Annually - Generally March 19th or 20th) Palm Sunday (Changes Annually - 7 days before Easter) Easter (Changes Annually - The first Sunday following the first full Spring moon) Did You Know: St. Patrick was British? At 16, Irish raiders kidnapped Patrick and sold him to a Celtic priest. After six years as the priest's shepherd slave, he escaped back t

(Updated 2/15/2024) Each moment we choose misery or JOY. Get Over It Day is a great chance to practice choosing JOY, to cast negative thoughts aside and open the window to let JOY in. Tell yourself to "GET OVER IT," and remember that you deserve JOY. Photo shared by Humaied Ullah via Pexels "Getting Over It" Thoughts: Did You Know...  Facts about ruminating. Wolfe Stew Connects  With "Getting Over It" Bible Verses and Quotes  About choosing contentment. Activity Suggestions  To help "Get Over It" UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: National Good Samaritan Day (March 13th Annually) St. Patrick's Day (March 17th Annually) Spring Equinox (Changes Annually - Usually March 19th or 20th) Did You Know: The word for dwelling on a negative event is ruminating? While people who suffer depression and anxiety commonly ruminate, all of us are likely to now and again - especially following a stressful experience. Co-ruminating is when you continuously rehash the event

(Updated 3.9.2023) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent: a period of reflection and self-denial in preparation for Easter. While this day is not meant to be JOYful, we know of the JOY that's coming and it soothes our soul. Living in JOY is a way of life, we can be JOYful in periods of mourning and periods of solemn reflection because we know the source of our JOY. Furthermore, periods of self-reflection and self-denial are restorative and redemptive practices that make room for more JOY.  Dirt Texture picture by Daniel Smith at Public Domain Pictures Ash Wednesday Offerings Did You Know  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To fasting. Bible Verses  Inspired by Ash Wednesday. Activity Suggestions  About fasting, lent, and humility. Did You Know: Ash Wednesday takes place 40 days before Easter not counting Sundays? It marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting in preparation of Easter that mirrors the 40 days Jesus fasted ( Matthew 4:1-11 ) before undergoing

(Updated 1/26/2024) Presidents' 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. Presidential Listings Did You Know...  Five facts we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To teaching American History. Bible Verses and Quotes  Verses about leadership and quotes from presidents. Activity Suggestions  Coin sort, book related activities, research opportunities, leadership development, presidential timeline, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Be Humble Day (February 22nd Annually) Tell a Fairy Tale Day (February 26th Annually) International Women's Day (March 8th Annually) Did You Know: Joe Biden is our 46th President?   Head to WhiteH