Monthly Archives: October 2016

Sonlighters Have a Heart for the World

I write this one with some trepidation. You know the Great Commission: “Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” I am not nearly as Great Commission-minded as I wish I was. I grew up … Continue reading

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Sonlighters Talk with Their Children

One thing I notice when I'm around my Sonlighting friends is how much they talk with their children. When, for example, the 10-year-old comes up to ask a question, my friend pauses the conversation and she and her son interact. Her son matters. He … Continue reading

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What We Love about Sonlighters

My Mom, the founder of Sonlight, sometimes says, "I can always tell when someone is a Sonlight user. There's a connection there." And that comment is fuzzy, but I think she means that there are things that all Sonlighters love and appreciate. We … Continue reading

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Am I Missing Something? That Didn't Take Very Long!

***For those who are teaching older children or dawdling children, or who are stunned by how long school is taking--this post isn't for you.*** Depending on the age of the child you are teaching, you might be surprised by how … Continue reading

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Watch #5: What Is a City?

This is, perhaps, less practical than the previous messages. But this is one of my favorite insights in the last ten years, and I pull this insight out on occasion to give me a thrill of what I'm looking forward … Continue reading

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Help Children Succeed in Their Careers by Using a Global Focus

What kind of a world will your children inherit? One thing seems certain: it will be a world more interconnected and globalized than ever before. Your children will interact – whether virtually or in person – with people from vastly … Continue reading

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Watch #3: Random People Coming to Mind?

I received this from a godly mentor, and I pass it along to you. Have you ever had someone totally random come to mind? Like your best friend in kindergarten who moved away and you never spoke to again? I … Continue reading

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