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Apr. 20, 2018
5 Reasons Children Need to Read Books with Flawed Characters
There is much focus in the homeschool culture on wholesome reading material, particularly titles which feature boys and girls of exemplary virtue. In these books, the main characters consistently—if not inexplicably—model correct choices and praiseworthy attitudes. Such flawless characters, the … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, flawed, grace, Homeschooling, parenting, reading, sin
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Apr. 24, 2017
Getting Angry as a Homeschool Mom: Strategies to Help
"I wish I didn't yell at my kids." "I try so hard to be patient, but I lose my cool at least once a day. Then I feel terrible." "I make my son cry during Math!" "I'm setting a bad … Continue reading
Tagged anger, anger management, attitude, emotions, example, forgiveness, grace, parenting, set an example
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Feb. 6, 2015
Theme of the Week: Grace
The theme of grace showed up yesterday in post after post after post (and also here, here, here, here, and here). Must be an important message we need to hear. Tree ...because I couldn't think of a simple symbol of … Continue reading
Tagged children, discouraged, grace, overwhelmed, parenting
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Oct. 27, 2014
Indoctrination, Brainwashing vs Educating
I don't get to talk with many Sonlight students in my job. I read your amazing blog posts, but I'm rather out of the loop when it comes to your kids. I've chatted with graduated Sonlighters only a few times. … Continue reading
Tagged education, grace, ideas, parenting
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Oct. 20, 2014
We Were Pregnant
As she sobs into my chest, my arm around her, I remember the first time I thought about being there for my pregnant wife. I must have been around 12 years old. I had recently learned about how crazy, painful, … Continue reading
Tagged babies, birth, grace, miscarriage
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Sep. 10, 2014
From Luke's Inbox: Now Is Not the Time to Learn About Islam
I understand that missionary work is very important. However, I don't appreciate you encouraging us to teach our children to understand Muslim culture and beliefs. I think this is particularly poor timing. I appreciate the feedback. Of course, I was … Continue reading
Jul. 29, 2014
How Learning History Teaches Grace
History is full of violence and horror, like when Cain killed his brother or Stephen was stoned to death. Plagues and floods, fires and starvation populate the unmarked graves of time. Yet in the midst of wars and droughts and … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, grace, history
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