Monthly Archives: October 2013

Homeschooling In Public School

I arrived home later than usual. She was at the table doing her math homework. "What's a percent?" she asked. I couldn't tell if her gap was the mathematical concept or the English word, since she's from Germany. "How many … Continue reading

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Have a Student Heading to College Next Year?

How's $20,000 sound? Sonlight's college scholarship applications are due in a little over five weeks. When I was in college, I often felt bad because I didn't have a part time job. My friends worked in the school library or … Continue reading

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How a Few Photos Reminded Me of Missions

Honesty time. I have thoughts and feelings that don't honor Christ. I have attitudes and mindsets that hold me back from loving people. But I want the Holy Spirit to continue to transform me to be more like Christ. And … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursday

I know, I know ... that title has been used and over-used on forums and blogs across the Net. However, it is the only title that truly expresses my thoughts for today ... so you're stuck with it once again! … Continue reading

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Hymns, Halloween, and History

Amy--of the blog THAT Mom--recently posted about "evil" music in church. She makes some great points. She also mentions that many olde tyme hymns were set to secular tunes, notably bar songs and such. I've heard that before. Google seems … Continue reading

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Sonlight to me

Jonelle and Judy have posted about what Sonlight is to them, so I thought I'd jump in with my 2 cents' worth! Sonlight to me is... ...being able to teach my kids the way I wish I'd been taught. Truly! … Continue reading

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Sonlight to me

Jonelle's blog post from earlier this week made me stop and think what Sonlight means to me. I enjoyed reading her comments, and wondered how mine might differ. Sonlight has certainly been a large part of my life for the … Continue reading

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