Category Archives: News

Apr. 24, 2012

Our Stories

By Karla

As Sonlighters we use stories every day to teach our children. We have the richest literature available at our fingertips. Even more valuable than our wonderful library of books are the stories from our own life experiences and heritage. I … Continue reading →

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Apr. 23, 2012

What Horror Flicks Reveal About Literature

By Luke

I'm not a fan of the horror genre. I find horror films tend to center somewhere between the lame and the ludicrous. And I'm not fond of gore. But the good thrillers have one thing in common: They let your … Continue reading →

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Apr. 17, 2012

Hugs from God

By Jonelle

I started several blog posts over the past few weeks, and nothing stuck. My 2nd daughter's birthday was yesterday, April 16. So, I thought I'd share the end of her story just the way I wrote it two years ago, … Continue reading →

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Apr. 16, 2012

Homeschoolers and the Popular Kids

By Luke

I really like Paul Graham's essay on Why Nerds are Unpopular. I think it's spot on. But a mere two paragraphs into Matt's post comparing church and junior high a thought struck me: Who are the "popular" kids? Or, put … Continue reading →

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Apr. 13, 2012

That Sinking Feeling and Flying Reindeer

By Luke

My best friend, and excellent source for all things newsworthy, asked me, "Did you hear about all the people on Twitter who didn't know the Titanic was real?" I hadn't. If you can handle a rant about how people are … Continue reading →

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Apr. 12, 2012

Remember . . .

By Judy

As we sat in church last Sunday, celebrating the Resurrection, it occurred to me that Easter is all about remembering. Remembering what Christ accomplished on the cross, what He did for me. As we sat together at dinner with family … Continue reading →

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Apr. 11, 2012

1,000 Reasons to Feel Like a Failure

By Luke

The bluish hue from his monitor provides but a splash of illumination. He's hunkered down in his chair, looking for inspiration. He doesn't find any. Rather, as he flips through pages of material, he becomes more and more discouraged. He … Continue reading →

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