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If money can't buy happiness, it certainly cannot bring JOY. We must set our eyes on things that last. National Financial Freedom Day - July 1st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To financial freedom definitions. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to money. Activity Suggestions  Money perspectives, habits, questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Independence Day  (July 4th Annually) Give Something Away Day  (July 15th Annually) National Ice Cream Day (July's Third Sunday) Did You Know: About 20% of Americans spend more money than they make?  This percentage has held fairly consistent over the last 12 years. ( Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc . ) Fewer people struggle to cover their expenses now than 12 years ago?  In 2021, most people managed to cover their expenses without struggle, in 2009 only 36% experienced no struggle. ( Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc . ) More of us are satisf

Welcome to week  twenty-four  of our Proverbs 31 journey. Join us as we apply rising early and consider silk and purple clothes. If you'd like to return to one of our previous stops, let our " Wolfe Notes " guide you.  In January  we examined our  value  with the help of Proverbs 31 verses 10 and 29. In February  we learned what  uplifting  means by looking at Proverbs 31:11 and 23. In March , we considered the virtue of  respect  by studying Proverbs 31:12 and 28. In April , we trained to be  hardworking  with Proverbs 31:13 and 19 as our instructors. In May , we saw what it takes to be  resourceful  by examining Proverbs 31:14 and 21.  In June , we are developing our  caring  muscle by exercising Proverbs 31:15 and 22. If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  June 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 decide

                  I was spoiled.  Not like a little bit either.  I know it was my dad that kept me from being punished.  He was a good guy and cared a lot.  But, it spoiled me.  I remember so well from just a few events.                 The first event was actually two events.  They have to do with each other.  I would shout that I was running away to my parents.  My father would be there and I would run out the door and hide behind a tree.  He would come running out and find me and bring me back.  My mom, when she was there, would get a bag, pack it, and set me out on the porch.  I wouldn’t run away, because she would pack the ugliest bag available.  Well, and of course, I never really wanted to leave, I just wanted someone to care enough to catch me.                 My mother spanked me with the wooden spoon, once my dad was out of the picture. I realized soon after how spoiled I had been.  But, when I think about it, that spoon caused some fear too.  I don’t know if I could have

 Welcome to week  twenty-three  of our Proverbs 31 journey. Join us as we research night, maidens, and consider various interpretations. If you'd like to return to one of our previous stops, let our "Wolfe Notes" guide you.  In January  we examined our  value  with the help of Proverbs 31 verses 10 and 29. In February  we learned what  uplifting  means by looking at Proverbs 31:11 and 23. In March , we considered the virtue of  respect  by studying Proverbs 31:12 and 28. In April , we trained to be  hardworking  with Proverbs 31:13 and 19 as our instructors. In May , we saw what it takes to be  resourceful  by examining Proverbs 31:14 and 21.  In June , we are developing our  caring  muscle by exercising Proverbs 31:15 and 22. If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  June 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

List machines that have made significant improvements to your life. Is a sewing machine on your list? If not, do you think it should be? The sewing machine binds pieces together to produce a functional whole. There's JOY waiting in the lesson this machine teaches. SEWING MACHINE DAY  June 13th, August 12th, and September 10th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To a God who sews. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to sewing. Activity Suggestions  Sewing project, history, diagram, would you rather, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Flag Day  (June 14th Annually) Father's Day (June's Third Sunday) Forgiveness Day (June 26th Annually) Did You Know: The sewing machine is Gandhi approved?  Though Gandhi disapproved of all other machines, Gandhi declared the sewing machine, "one of the most useful things ever invented." ( Time ) Singer didn't invent the first sewing machine? The Singer sewing machine w

Welcome to week  twenty-two  of our Proverbs 31 journey. This week we conclude the virtue of resourcefulness and begin to consider being caring. If you'd like to return to one of our previous stops, let our " Wolfe Notes " guide you.  In January  we examined our  value  with the help of Proverbs 31 verses 10 and 29. In February  we learned what  uplifting  means by looking at Proverbs 31:11 and 23. In March , we considered the virtue of  respect  by studying Proverbs 31:12 and 28. In April , we trained to be  hardworking  with Proverbs 31:13 and 19 as our instructors. In May , we are seeing what it takes to be  resourceful  by examining Proverbs 31:14 and 21.  In June , we will develop our caring muscle by exercising Proverbs 31:15 and 22. If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  June 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

               I have always been looking for someone that can replace the father I lost.  I knew it couldn’t be Randy, he was the guy my mother ended up with after the divorce.  He was a jerk.  At least, I felt he was because deep in my heart I knew he had stolen my family.  Destroyed it!  He was a bartender from one of the places my mom worked at when I was young.  It just happened too fast.  I felt it in my bones.  I hated him.  Another theme in my life, anger.                I was so angry and fearful.  I would have nightmares about my stepfather, and I could never fight back.  It was like I was drowning, and my arms were pinned to my sides.  I would wake up with my jaw clenched so tight I would have to work the muscles out to loosen them.  I never really gave Randy a chance.  I never would.  And, possibly, I made it harder for him to be that part of our family.  But there is more to the story than just that.  I don’t really remember a ton of it, but what I do remember is strongl