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Nov. 19, 2012
Sonlight: A Missions Minded Community
Sonlight is more than a company. Sonlight is more than a homeschool curriculum. Sonlight is also a community. This has been true since early 1995. Back then, the community was largely on the Forums. Much of the interaction was about … Continue reading
Nov. 7, 2012
When family disapproves...
When I talk to homeschoolers one of the top three problems people mention to me is this one..."My family disapproves." It may be parents, or in-laws; a sister or pastor or even a next door neighbor, but chances are if … Continue reading
Tagged disapprove, education, Encouragement, family
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Oct. 30, 2012
Five Benefits Mentors Give You
Dark. Those years were dark and depressing, full of unacknowledged questions and hurts without balm. He didn't handle them well, these trials. He lashed out at friends and family. He complained bitterly to God. He raged against anyone whose shadow … Continue reading
Tagged college, Encouragement, high school, mentor, questions, teens
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Oct. 23, 2012
Of Tides and Seasons
My family just returned from an off-season vacation to the Oregon Coast. We stayed at an RV park right on the beach. The weather was sunny half of the time we were there. It was cloudy and rainy the other … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, Meditation, wisdom
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Oct. 22, 2012
17 minutes on Why Homeschooling Rocks!
Do you need some encouragement that homeschooling is a great choice? Would you like a reminder that your decision to home educate your kids is a good one? Even if you aren't feeling like maybe this homeschooling thing is too … Continue reading
Tagged education, Encouragement, Homeschooling, school, videos
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Sep. 24, 2012
Do you start your day already feeling behind?
The morning broke overcast and sluggish. The tasks that filled the schedule loomed large and imposing. And everything, everything, took longer than it should have. Except that one thing, which was a wonderful relief in the midst of a Monday. … Continue reading
Aug. 6, 2012
Warning: Sonlight Ruins You for Mediocrity
I found this post very encouraging: Dear Sonlight, thanks for "ruining" my son. The short version: Reading stories about people like Nathaniel Bowditch and Eli Whitney inspired Katie's son to take up Latin. Latin! As she put it: "Yep, he … Continue reading
