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Every November we're challenged to focus living with an attitude of gratitude. Science supports it, and Jesus preached it. Gratitude transforms our thinking.  I wonder if we might employ this in the classroom, and perhaps you already do. When the mood gets dreary, work together to make a quick gratitude list. Or have a gratitude jar. Here, classmates deposit thankful statements. Pull one to read whenever your room needs a gratitude lift. How do you practice gratitude in your classroom? Resources to Support You in Your November Journey: November 2025 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  November 2025 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Gospel study) November 2025 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  November 2025 calendar  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on our JOY for Today page. Add " Would you ra...

In 2025, we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  June calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Mark 12 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline  of our thoughts and questions. An Exploration   of what else is marvellous in God's eyes.  A Reflection  on vineyards and purpose. An Invitation to Respond   to a God who wants all of you. Mark 12 Autumn Leaves by Moritz320 at Pixabay . Overview General Topic Jesus continues to redirect people to the expectations God sets instead of those set by man. Key Themes Dispute resolution. Stewardship. Greater than choices. Summary Jesus uses the parable of the vineyard to illustrate that God entrusts His people to us and expe...

 In 2025, we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  June calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Mark 11 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline  of our thoughts and questions. Research   on trust and forgiveness. A Reflection  on herding donkeys. An Invitation to Respond   to God. Mark 11 Fall Cabin at Pixabay Overview General Topic Jesus shows He is Truth as He sets out to set the record straight. Key Themes Authority. Righteousness. Cleansing. Summary Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of praise. It's time everyone knows who He is: a humble king with high expectations of obedience, faithfulness, and forgiveness. As a fig tree is cursed when it does not perform to e...

If you've been around Wolfe Stew for long, you know that I have a love/hate relationship with October. I love the season, that our nephew's birthday is this month, and that I get to start making stews and baking with pumpkin! But Halloween has lost its appeal for me. Yet, as is true for all of us, I have the power to choose what I focus on. So, I'll focus on the things that bring me JOY. I hope you're doing the same in your classroom. As the October to December season creeps in and students start thinking more and more about holidays and less and less about academics, remember you too have the power to focus on the victories instead of the disappointments. And that is my October challenge for you: before you head home each night, choose one victory from the day to carry with you. And my prayer is that remembering the one victory creates a chain of more and more victories for you.  Let's, together, greet each October day with confidence! Resources to Support You in Y...

In 2025, we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  June calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Mark 10 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline  of our thoughts and questions. Research   on Bartimaeus' title for Jesus: Son of David. A Reflection  on marriage. An Invitation to Respond   to God's commitment. Mark 10 Remote Road by ArmyAmber at Pixabay  Overview General Topic Jesus reveals more about the Kingdom of God. Key Themes Live in Service. Faith is Required. Follow Him.  Summary Jesus addresses issues that plague us in this world: committed relationships, love of money, and social status. He again describes the details of His death and honors a person who ...