Category Archives: Encouragement

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Being (and Staying) Content With Your Homeschool Curriculum

This post was originally published as Being Content With Your Curriculum on Delightful Learning. It is reposted here with permission of the author, Michelle Gibson. When it comes to homeschooling, we all too often meddle with something that is already … Continue reading

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Homeschooling with Morning Sickness

I have some amazing news:  I’m going to have a baby! I also have some less exciting news: I’ve been overwhelmed with morning sickness for the past three months. Homeschooling in the everyday can be challenging enough, but when you … Continue reading

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