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               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, p...

Welcome to week  twenty-one  of our Proverbs 31 journey. This week we interpret what it means to clothe your household in scarlet and how it protects you from the snow. 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.  If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  May calendar  with daily activities, the lamp for your feet (the  Bible ), and let's get going! We're journeying through  the concluding poem of...

(Updated 4/25/2024.) That love conquers all, I have no doubt. It breaks down barriers, lights up the darkest nights, and finds a way in to warm even the coldest of hearts. Love will always win in the end but knowing love along the way adds JOY to the journey. Love Conquers All Day - June 3rd Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the power of love. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to love. Activity Suggestions  Heart Map, Song List, Story Prompt, Would You Rather, and Family Challenge UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Hot Air Balloon Day (June 5th Annually) Sewing Machine Day (June 13th Annually) Flag Day (June 14th Annually) Did You Know: Love conquers definitions?  We struggle to find one suitable definition for love so use it to describe a variety of feelings and actions. Merriam-Webster defines love nine ways as a noun and four as a verb. National Today  identifies thirteen types of love. Love conquers death? Whe...

Welcome to week  twenty  of our Proverbs 31 journey. This week we explore the meaning of household, scarlet, and how it makes us brave. 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.  If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  May 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 gla...

The bright, long days of summer are nearly here. This June we're celebrating birthdays, praying for job placements, and entertaining learners who are home for summer vacation.  What about you? Do you find yourself busier during the summer, too? Whether busier or more restful, know we're here to walk through it with you. We are praying you find peace in your productivity and purpose in your rest with plenty of JOY along the way! Here's what we're offering on the June 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: June 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  June 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes June 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. June 2023  (updated for you!) June 2022 June 2021 June 2020   Also, consider sampling our  JOY for Today  posts, where we celebrate selec...

                 I didn’t have many friends when I was growing up.  Attachment wasn’t a thing I trusted.  My Dad and Mom split up when I was 8, and I ended up having to go to a public school not long after.  I had some friends in Calvary Christian, they were like family.  Mrs. Blamb was like a mother to me.  I remember the security I felt in that place.  I remember the Christian flag that meant a lot to me, with its pure white dove.  I remembered the Lord’s prayer, at least part of it.  I remembered them because they were given to me by God.  I had a perilous path to follow, and he equipped me with faith that would never leave me, though I would turn my face from it through anger and fear.                  So, all I had was my brother really.  I loved him like the most precious person, probably because we needed ...

Welcome to week  nineteen  of our Proverbs 31 journey! This week we attempt to understand what it means to "get food from afar" and how that looks practically and spiritually. 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.  If you're ready to travel with us, welcome! Grab your  May calendar  with daily activities, the lamp for your feet (the  Bible ), and let's get going! We're journeying through  the concluding poem...