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April 2024 | Calendars

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An Easter-less April? It's odd, right? April usually comes bedecked in bunnies, eggs, and chicks, but not this year. This year, I suppose we'll switch to colorful umbrellas, smiling raindrops, and bright yellow flowers. Regardless, April remains coupled with Easter for me. What is your decorating theme this April, leaders? Will you stick with bunnies and chicks or will you change your theme? The truth is, your learners care less about the decorations and more about where you're leading them. So keep leading them to goodness and truth.  And if you want to sprinkle in a little JOY, we have a few ideas we hope will help you. Our April 2024 offerings include: April 2024 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  April 2024 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Isaiah study) Blank 2024 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes April 2024 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  Apri

Let's Laugh Day | JOY for Today

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JOY is the sound of laughter. Laughter that radiates from your head to your toes. Laughter that won't stop and keeps bubbling up for more. Laughter that brings forth a radiant smile even from a memory. Laughter that restores, connects, and heals. Let's laugh, friends, for in our laughter we know JOY. Let's Laugh Day | March 19th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five laughter facts that we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To God's emotions. Bible Verses and Quotes  About laughter. Activity Suggestions : How-to guide, laughter machine, JOY box, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Palm Sunday (The Sunday Before Easter - 3/24/2024) Easter (The Sunday following Spring's first full moon - 3/31/2024) April Fool's Day (April 1st Annually) Did You Know: Some scientists think laughter was our first form of communication?  Millions of years before we developed the lung strength required for speech, laughter might have b

Isaiah: Chapters 13 & 14 | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome, Family! We're spending 2024 with the prophet Isaiah. While we claim no expertise, we're excited to sit with you as we both learn at the feet of Jesus. Each month, we offer a calendar that outlines daily exercises (adapted from Jenn Wilkin's  Women of the Word  Bible study process) to progress through Isaiah. Download  March's calendar  to begin with us and witness what we uncovered in our weekly " Wolfe Note " postings. Contents: Different Versions  Noting and clarifying differences between GNV & GW. Annotation  My thoughts, connections, clarifications, and questions. Research  on Satan's fall. Summary  An approximately twenty word overview of the chapter. Memorize  Why I chose to memorize Isaiah 14:27. Cross References  Of Isaiah 14:27. Respond  Based on reflections on God's character and my own. Different Versions I read Chapters 13 and 14 in the 1599 Geneva Bible ( GNV ) and God's Word Translation ( GW ). The GNV is a word-for-word

F is for Fern | ABC Nature Walk

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F is for Fern was filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park . I loved seeing these little guys living in the shade of the trees. They just love indirect sunlight, where the direct sun will actually harm them! Sample these related posts: To go on more "F" walks, watch " F is for Flowers "  ...or " F is for Frog ". To compare ferns to other plants, watch " L is for Lichen " ...or " R is for Reeds ". To keep strolling through Rocky Mountain National Park, watch " T is for Tundra ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Isaiah: Chapters 11 & 12 | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome, Family! We're spending 2024 with the prophet Isaiah. While we claim no expertise, we're excited to sit with you as we both learn at the feet of Jesus. Each month, we offer a calendar that outlines daily exercises (adapted from Jenn Wilkin's  Women of the Word  Bible study process) to progress through Isaiah. Download  February's calendar  to begin with us and witness what we uncovered in our weekly " Wolfe Note " postings. Contents: Different Versions  Noting and clarifying differences between EXB & EHV. Annotation  My thoughts, connections, clarifications, and questions. Research  on Jesus' need for the Holy Spirit. Summary  An approximately twenty word overview of the chapter. Memorize  Why I chose to memorize Isaiah 12:2. Cross References  Of Isaiah 12:2. Respond  Based on reflections on God's character and my own. Different Versions I read Chapters 11 and 12 in the Expanded Bible ( EXB ) and the Evangelical Heritage Version ( EHV ). Th

L is for Lichen | ABC Nature Walk

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L is for Lichen was filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is so exciting to see life thrive even on rocks. I loved hearing the rush of the water that made it happen. This video is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To continue "L" walks, watch " L is for Lemur " ...or " L is for Leafbug ". To see more water, watch " W is for Waterfall " ...or " S is for Stream ". To engage in rock, paper, scissors activities . Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Courageous Follower Day | JOY for Today

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Being labeled a follower is not generally desirable. But, if the leader you courageously follow is truly good, then following will overflow into unspeakable JOY. Courageous Follower Day | March 4th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts about following. Wolfe Stew Connects  To giving up your throne. Bible Verses and Quotes  About following. Activity Suggestions  Journal prompts, literary analysis, SEL discussion, team-building, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   International Women's Day (March 8th Annually) Get Over It Day (March 9th Annually) National Good Samaritan Day (March 13th Annually) Did You Know: The traditional hierarchical style of leadership is fading? Organizations are encouraged to adapt to the needs of their followers instead of expecting followers to adapt to the expectations of leadership. ( Bethel.edu ) There are five distinct followership styles?  According to Robert E. Kelley's model, the followership