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Nov. 29, 2017
When Your Child Works Too Fast and Learns Nothing
I have this little problem. Maybe it’s called a compulsion? Whatever label you choose, I can’t help myself. I hate to double back. I like to get somewhere by the shortest possible way. If I have to go out of … Continue reading
Tagged habits, Homeschooling, meaningful work, pace
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Nov. 10, 2017
Five Reasons to Teach Our Children to Give
We're wrapping up our WorldViews learning and giving project soon. What an exciting time for the Sonlight community to learn and grow and give together! There's still time to join in. If your family would like to participate, you can … Continue reading
Tagged giving, ministry, missions, worldviews
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Nov. 8, 2017
Let the Reformation Inspire You to Raise World-Changers
This year we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of his church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. Today if you are able to hold a Bible–in … Continue reading
Nov. 3, 2017
The Myth of Fairness: Permission to be Unfair in Your Homeschool
“It’s not fair!” my youngest son wailed. This wasn't the first time that week those forbidden words had been uttered in our home, accusing me of being unfair in our homeschool. I can tolerate a lot of things, but the … Continue reading
Tagged christian, fairness, parenting
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Oct. 23, 2017
Raising Kids with a Heart for the World
God's love for the whole world is at the heart of Sonlight. The picture of Revelation 7:9 regarding people from every tongue, tribe and nation, worshipping the Lamb of God is one of the most beautiful I can imagine. What … Continue reading
Oct. 4, 2017
Are You Working for the Lord in Your Homeschool?
When it comes to your homeschool, have you considered who you are working for? It is a question worth asking because it determines the vision for your homeschool. Without vision, your homeschool is likely to derail as resentment blossoms like … Continue reading
Tagged burden, difficult, hard, Homeschooling
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Oct. 2, 2017
Moving from Exhaustion to Rhythms of Rest in Your Homeschool Life
Are you tired? I don't mean the kind of tiredness which goes with the territory of being a full-time educator, full-time mom, and full-time renaissance woman. (Pass the coffee.) No, I'm talking about habitual, out-of-control, runaway tiredness, the kind of … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, rest, schedule
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