January 2025 | Calendars

Happy (almost) New Year! We hope you had a very Merry Christmas and are gearing up for the new year. 

Each new year offers an opportunity to evaluate and reconsider the choices we are making in life. Neither one of us takes New Year's resolutions too seriously, but I do choose a word for each year. Last year's word started as GLORIFY, but was changed to OPEN at the last minute. Which, come to think of it, served as a good segue into practicing being more open. This year (unless it changes at the last minute again) my word is COMMITTED. Last year opened me to accept opportunities I normally decline, and this year I'm committed to deepening them.

Whether or not you choose a word of the year or commit to a resolution, all of us are looking to grow ourselves and others because that is what leaders do. Please pray for us as we seek to deepen our commitments and know that we likewise are praying for you.

For some fresh ideas to begin a fresh new year, here are some ideas we've stewed on for you.

Our January 2025 offerings:


January 2025 Ideas for EVERY Day


Add "Would you rather..." questions into your daily holiday festivities this January to welcome even more JOY. Or get it (for free!) at our TPT store.

Also, consider sampling our JOY for Today posts, where we celebrate selected days throughout the year by offering facts, connections, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions. Check out these posts for upcoming January holidays:

January 2025 Growth for Today Calendar

This year, we're committed to grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus by learning more about Him. To achieve that end, we're studying the gospels and would love it if you'd join us! We suggest daily activities and post our Wolfe Notes in the "Faith Food" tab as we finish them. Our notes offer a glimpse at our understanding of the text, which we know is fallible and incomplete. We encourage you to undertake the activities on your own so you can enrich your own understanding of the text.

In January, we will study Matthew 1-10.


View previous Growth for Today calendars at our JOY for Today page.

BLANK 2025 Calendars

Both our Idea for Every Day and Growth for Today calendars include a blank calendar for your convenience. Use it to pace your own activities for the month or for personal use. Here are the featured quotes:

A winter scene with text overlay that quotes Martin Luther King, Jr reminding us to keep going.
January 2025 Featured Quote



A forest kingdom with a cloudy sky over which Matthew 6:33 is quoted.
January 2025 Featured Verse



Welcome to a new year, Leaders! A year to grow, a year to laugh, a year to love. May this new year be filled with countless blessings!

Growing with You,
Red bowl with gray steam rising from top, Wolfe Stew written on front of bowl.



Sample these related posts:

New Year's Activity Suggestions | Ideas for EVERY Day
A few New Year's Day activity suggestions for you. Also includes an explanation of our Idea for Every Day Calendars.

National Vision Board Day | JOY for Today
Encouragement to choose your focus carefully. Includes facts, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions.

What's Your Dream?
Consider your dream. Is it worth pursuing? Find our Bible-based thoughts here.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | A Wolfe Stew Review
Talk about leadership with your learners as the presidential inauguration nears. Includes book details, information about the author and illustrator, and activity suggestions.

Thank Goodness It's Monday Day | JOY for Today
We get that not every "start" is enJOYable. Challenge your Monday morning perspective with us. Includes facts, scripture, quotes, and activity suggestions.


Are you interested in browsing archived calendars? If so, find them all on our JOY for Today page.

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