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Oct. 10, 2018
Why Sonlight Studies Both Western and Eastern Hemispheres
Sonlight devotes much more time to studying cultures outside of Europe and North America than most curricula do. Why? Well, I believe we should study those for whom God cares most deeply. Which turns out to be the whole world! … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, curriculum, education, HBL F, history, international, missions, Sonlight, world
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Aug. 14, 2017
3 Ways Biographies Enlighten Your Children
Biographies are a poignant educational tool, able to leave a lifelong impact. But why exactly does it matter that a literature-based curriculum incorporates biographies rather than simply using textbooks alone? How do biographies enlighten your children on their adventure of … Continue reading
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Mar. 31, 2017
How Missions is the Heart of Sonlight
The U.S. Center for World Mission, now named Frontier Ventures, is an organization that raises awareness of the Great Commission, encouraging believers to spread the Good News of Jesus to the rest of the world. In the early 90’s, the … Continue reading
Feb. 26, 2015
The Rationale Behind Sonlight's History Schedule
A colleague asked me the other day why I schedule Sonlight's History the way I do. If you're just looking at an Instructor's Guide, the scheduling can look a bit random. But it is all very intentional to help children … Continue reading
Jan. 19, 2015
Socialization Ill: Conformity Over Compassion
Over winter break, one of "my" college kids was feeling lonely. Her parents' house was empty; she was away from the constant thumping whir of dorm life; not currently in contact with others who keep a vampire's schedule, she turned … Continue reading
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Sep. 24, 2014
Personal "Liberation" as Seen by History
I was basically ignorant of Kate Millett until I read her sister's account of the impacts of Kate's ideas and problems. Ken Chapman I've had a few of "my kids" take Women's Studies classes. If I recall their tales correctly, … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, freedom, history, ideas, missionaries
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Jul. 29, 2014
How Learning History Teaches Grace
History is full of violence and horror, like when Cain killed his brother or Stephen was stoned to death. Plagues and floods, fires and starvation populate the unmarked graves of time. Yet in the midst of wars and droughts and … Continue reading
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