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Jun. 28, 2012

World Missions Update

By Sarita

I sat eagerly, waiting for the promised "fire hose of information." John and I had joined other charitably-minded, missions-focused business owners for a special conference on missions and giving. Our missiologist speaker for the event was Lindsay Brown, the International … Continue reading →

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Jun. 8, 2012

From Luke's Inbox: Favorite Homeschool Memories

By Luke

What are some of your favorite memories about homeschooling as a child? What do you wish you could (or could not) have done now that you are an adult? I don't come from a homeschooled background, so I'd love to … Continue reading →

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Jun. 5, 2012

One More Year...

By Jill

I have heard Sarita Holzmann, founder and president of Sonlight, speak many times. One of the things I have heard her say more than once is that when she started Sonlight, she wanted to gather the best of the best … Continue reading →

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Mar. 26, 2012

Missionaries, Death, and Children

By Luke

As I read through my Other Posts of Note today, three ideas came together: Abortion, The Hunger Games, and the blessing of children. One of the horrors of The Hunger Games--which I have not read, but I did see the … Continue reading →

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Jan. 13, 2012

The Social vs Global Perspective

By Luke

In an age where technology makes the world a tiny place, instantly accessible and connected, something rather the opposite is happening: We're becoming "social." On one level, I like that we can connect with people. On another, I fear we're … Continue reading →

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Dec. 2, 2011

Injustice and Pain, Heroes and Love

By Luke

Billy Coffey's post about the struggle to come to grips with his daughter’s diabetes is beautiful. His observation that "through suffering we learn not just to love, but to love more," reminded me of a post a friend shared with … Continue reading →

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Nov. 30, 2011

Technology and Translation

By Luke

Jesus's ministry benefited from the "social network" of His day: The Roman roads. Never before in history--I'm told--was it so easy to travel. And with this ease, information could spread quickly. How much more true is this today! You may … Continue reading →

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