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Jul. 8, 2013
The Most Memorable Part of School: Stories
By Luke
Think back to your school days. What do you remember? For college, I remember hanging out with friends, a few specific moments in class (of both the awful and awesome kind), swimming, and some experiences on film sets and editing. … Continue reading →
Jun. 26, 2013
Please Read Books Instead
By Luke
He grew up a student of the school system. History was little more than a series of titles and dates mixed in with social studies. It wasn't until the sixth grade that a teacher read a well-written story from history … Continue reading →
Oct. 31, 2012
Biographies Teach Us the World Isn't Safe
By Luke
...and that that's okay. This theme has been building over my last three posts. It hasn't been entirely intentional. But when we study history, we quickly see that this world isn't safe. Biographies are filled with pain and loss and … Continue reading →
Jul. 10, 2012
What Matters Most?
By Robert
On June 23 I looked out the window and saw a large plume of smoke in the distance, near the mountains. A few days later, on June 26, half the sky was darkened by smoke from the Waldo Canyon fire … Continue reading →
Tagged Diary of an Early American Boy, Eric Sloane, fire, learning, life, Sonlight, stories, truth, Waldo Canyon
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Jun. 20, 2012
Do Your Books Hint at What's Coming?
By Luke
Her hazel eyes sparkle as she lets out a knowing hum. She's pretty sure she can guess the reveal. And her lips are smiling. We enjoy stories that let us participate in guessing the outcome. The technical term is foreshadowing. … Continue reading →
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 →
Jun. 24, 2011
Stories of Longing for More
By Luke
I must be on a Disney kick this week. Monday it was Beauty and the Beast, Wednesday The Incredibles, and today I've been thinking about The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Hunchback and Tangled. Why do these Disney flicks--for better or … Continue reading →
