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(Updated 5/23/2024.) List machines that have made significant improvements to your life. Is a sewing machine on your list? If not, might I convince you that 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 sewi...

(Updated 4/18/2024) From an early age our nephew found dinosaurs fascinating. I bet one or two people in your life do too! The intrigue of dinosaurs provides opportunities for imagination, curiosity, and discovery. And, as we explore the secrets God stows in creation, it serves to help us know Him more. What an incredible opportunity for JOY! Dinosaur Day:  May's Third Tuesday AND June 1st Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Four we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To dinosaurs. Bible Verses and Quotes  Related to dinosaurs or creation. Activity Suggestions  Dress-up ideas, book list, hands-on paleontology, "Would you rather...", and family challenge.  UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: World Turtle Day (May 23rd Annually) Memorial Day (May's Last Monday)  Love Conquers All Day (June 3rd Annually) Did You Know: The longest dinosaur name is micropachycephalosaurus?  This dinosaur name features 23 characters and nine syllables. The name means tiny, th...

(Updated March 14, 2024.) Earth Day provides us with a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our maker, simplify our life, and remind us of true beauty as we surround ourselves in the work of His hands. Earth Day is April 22nd Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five Earth Day facts we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To God's work and your part in it. Bible Verses and Quotes  About the Earth. Activity Suggestions  Books, crafts, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Honesty Day  (April 30th Annually) National Day of Prayer (May's First Thursday) Star Wars Day (May 4th Annually) Did You Know: Anti-Vietnam protests  inspired Earth Day ?  Wisconsin Senator Nelson, after watching the success of student-led anti-Vietnam protests, organized environmental awareness teach-ins that eventually became the now globally recognized Earth Day. ( Earth.org ) It falls on April 22nd to maximize student participation? Wisconsi...

Leaders, March has been rough! So, we're looking to April with hope. Hope that the budding of the flowers might invigorate fading passions, that the birdsongs might bring healing, and that the new life arrives with new opportunities. Yes, hope. That's our word for April. What about you? As spring blooms, what is blooming in your heart? We are praying that you find JOY in each moment - a learner's toothy grin, that mug of freshly brewed coffee, the sunshine warming your skin - and hold on to them. With time, those blooms will blossom into a beautiful bouquet. Here's what we're offering on the April 2023  Wolfe Stew  menu: April 2023 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational) April 2023 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Bible-based) Blank 2023 Calendars   Bible verses  Inspirational Quotes April 2023 Ideas for EVERY Day View the current month's calendar  at the Learning Lab Tab. April 2023  (updated f...

Does the story of the Good Samaritan make you uneasy, too? I hear it and I want to believe I would be the one to help, but I don't know that I would. Yet what JOY resulted from the Samaritan's choice to help, at notable risk to himself, when he was under no obligation or expectation to. Let's challenge ourselves to give more than expected from the abundance of joy that overflows in our souls. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  One we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To being an everyday  Good Samaritan. Bible Verses and Quotes  About Good Samaritans. Activity Suggestions  To activate everyday Good Samaritans. Last Year's Posts: St. Patrick's Day (March 17th Annually) and Spring Equinox  (3.20.2023) Did You Know: The Good Samaritan originated in the Bible? Jesus told the parable of the Samaritan in response to a teacher of the law asking for clarification on who he was to love. The teacher was certain that Jesus' response would prove his righteousness....

(Updated 2/8/2024.) Women, you are seen. You are valued. You are loved. Enter this worldwide celebration of women with JOY knowing your incredible worth and uplifting every woman that surrounds you. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Two we didn't. Wolfe Stew Connects  To the women of right now . Bible Verses and Quotes  About women. Activity Suggestions  For finding JOY in being a woman. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Get Over it Day (March 9th Annually) National Good Samaritan Day (March 13th Annually) St. Patrick's Day (March 17th Annually) Did You Know: The "ideal" body shape for women does not exist?  Rather, it has changed throughout history. In the 40's, popularly advertised products promised to help women gain weight, contrary to the modern fit body standard. ( Fact Retriever ,  CNN .  and GMA ) Women have more densely packed brain cells?  Men's brains are 9% larger, but both genders have the same number of brain cells. So, to fit all the ce...