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"Sonlight's Bible programs feel rather academic," she said. "They don't give off the warm fuzzies other programs offer." I laughed. "That's because my dad is behind them!" As I've written before, my dad soaks in knowledge. He is unafraid to … Continue reading →

Nomads are: Desert wanderers Those who follow their food supply Desperate I giggled as I filled in the answer. This month in our morning prayer groups we're praying for the Fulbe nomadic peoples. One of the themes that keeps surfacing … Continue reading →

You fidget in the tiny room. The mirror glowers back at you. "These don't work either," your reflection admits. Finally, you settle on a pair of pants that seem to work. They're different from your last cut, but they may … Continue reading →

Homeschooling looked very different twenty-plus years ago. Sonlight pioneered the literature-rich homeschool curriculum movement. All that existed before were textbook based curricula. In fact, Sonlight's model was such a radical departure from accepted educational models, my mom wasn't even sure … Continue reading →

The social media world is lighting up questions about homeschool curriculum. Perhaps it's the weather, the time of the year or just something in the water. Whatever it is, right now the hope and promise of the next school year … Continue reading →

You make decisions on a daily basis that radically influence the lives of those around you. Your choice in schedule, rations, workloads and emphasis rivals that of any corporate executive. You may not feel like your life is a well-oiled … Continue reading →

"I'm giving up. I can't do this anymore." The words barely echo the true hurt and frustration. Another homeschooler is experiencing burnout or worse. Life has conspired to cripple this individual, and in a last resort of cathartic expression a … Continue reading →