Category Archives: News

Oct. 15, 2013

Sonlight to me

By Jonelle

Sonlight is to me something that has been steady my whole life — an outcropping of my mom and dad, people I respect, trust, and love. Sonlight is my mom reading to us as we did school in our pjs. … Continue reading →

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Oct. 14, 2013

Why Life-Long Learning is a Natural Part of Exploration

By Luke

Every new task you do will require you to learn something. Even flushing a toilet. Years ago, as a young man, I spent a week in the UK. We were in a bed and breakfast and the toilet had an … Continue reading →

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Oct. 11, 2013

Maybe we can read another chapter tonight?

By Luke

We've had "our German" for a month now. She's adjusting to life in America and with us. School continues to be in flux as we all try to figure out what will be best for her. This week, at our … Continue reading →

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Oct. 8, 2013

Why Are People Creative?

By Robert

We appreciate creativity when we encounter it in music, art, literature, film, and other areas of life. But why are people creative? The answer from a Christian perspective is rooted in what theologians call the imago Dei--the image of God. … Continue reading →

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Oct. 7, 2013

You Feeling Totally Paralyzed?

By Luke

I hear her bang her computer mouse repeatedly against the desk. My wife is usually an incredibly patient and relaxed person, but every now and again she'll snap. Not to worry, she still has nothing on me in the lose-it … Continue reading →

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Oct. 4, 2013

Prioritize Learning Over Performance

By Luke

The biggest flaw within the public education system, if I had to narrow it down to one thing, would be the natural focus on performance over learning. In school, how much you learn doesn't really matter. What matters is that … Continue reading →

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Oct. 2, 2013

Our Apple Tradition...

By Jill

This past Saturday dawned with mist rising from the Kentucky River over the Palisades. It was one of those memorable mornings when you just want to stand outside with a cup of coffee and watch the day begin. But, I … Continue reading →

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