Tag Archives: prayer

A 21-day Prayer Challenge

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. –Philippians 4:6 I'd like to be more strategic in my prayer habits. I believe God hears our prayers and … Continue reading

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Fearless

Eliana, my youngest daughter, came down with a fever over Labor Day weekend. I assumed at first that it was because we'd been in the sun all day Saturday with friends, but then I remembered that there is an epidemic … Continue reading

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Prayer for the New Year

Looking back, this has been a busy year. You got a new icon to explain the Sonlight Core and a new website interface. You also got the latest updates to Sonlight's Instructor's Guides, free shipping on orders $25+, an extra … Continue reading

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Injustice and Pain, Heroes and Love

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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Technology and Translation

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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Why did Nehemiah pray?

I imagine Nehemiah was excited to see Jewish travelers approach. Like most Jews at the time, Nehemiah lived in exile and must have been eager to hear news of home. But the news he heard was not good: Those who … Continue reading

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Prayer Puts Books Out of Print?

Years ago Sonlight carried the book "From Arapesh to Zuni." This book introduced your children to 26 different people groups who did not have the Bible in their language. After a few years we had to replace it with the … Continue reading

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