Christian Light

10/29/2025

📖 NEW RELEASE!
Christians sometimes face nagging doubts about their spiritual state. Am I really saved? Why do I struggle so much with sin? Salvation is more than a one-time encounter—it is an ongoing relationship with Jesus. Christian Confidence uses Scripture and simple explanations to help believers anchor their faith in God’s Word. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/christian-confidence

10/27/2025

10/24/2025

📖 NEW RELEASE!
Joanne is the oldest in her family. She likes when Dad calls her his right-hand man. She likes to organize things, but her sisters don’t appreciate her bossing them around. When Joanne is given a job at Miss Gail’s wedding reception, she discovers she isn’t such a Very Important Person after all. A sequel to Little Jeannie. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/joanne-knows

10/22/2025

The start of a traditional school year is an ideal time to pause and revisit your vision for homeschooling.
"Vision" can easily become a buzzword—something that sounds impressive but lacks tangible outcomes unless it’s defined and put into motion. So what does it actually mean to have a vision in homeschooling?
Possessing a vision means having a clear picture of what you want to achieve. In homeschooling, this may be knowing the academic benchmarks you hope your children will reach or understanding the atmosphere you want to cultivate in your home.
Do you know what values and character you hope to pass on as your children grow and eventually graduate, and is your home today reflecting those?
Yet simply knowing where you want to go isn’t enough.
Grand, stated goals have far less power than our daily habits. It’s the moments we so often deem as inconsequential that set the tone for what we accomplish and who we become. As Anne Dillard wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”
As you begin another round of school, it’s a good time to examine routines and ask yourself, “Are these habits and expectations guiding my children in the direction I want them to go?” Can you identify recurring moments of frustration that could be eased with a little more intention or structure?
For example, if you find yourself confused as you start an unfamiliar course, take a few minutes to read the Introduction in the front of the Teacher’s Guide. It may answer your questions and give you clarity for the year ahead.
If you’re still looking for a particular subject for a student, browse our website: https://christianlight.org/shop-curriculum

10/17/2025

BACK IN PRINT
This book of one hundred devotionals encourages adolescent boys on their climb toward godly manhood. Boys will learn life lessons from men who remember what it is like to transition from boyhood to young manhood. Several devotionals were replaced for the 2025 printing. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/climbing-upward

10/16/2025

🌳 NEW HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE!
Students interested in making beautiful outdoor spaces can learn principles of design and then begin learning more specifically about plants and materials used in outdoor landscaping projects, as well as water features and hardscapes. The course also covers details related to starting and running a landscaping business. Learn more: https://christianlight.org/curriculum/high-school-electives/landscaping

09/22/2025

They say if you can’t pick just one profession, try parenting.
Why?
Because as a parent, you get to be everything all at once: chef, teacher, chauffeur, project manager, mentor . . . and that’s just before lunchtime.
It’s a humorous take on a weighty reality: parenting is a large responsibility, and when you add homeschooling, it gets even more intense.
So how does one balance it all?
Here are a few suggestions:
1. First and foremost, rely on God.
Start your day by spending time with God, and intertwine prayer with your daily routine. No planner, checklist, or time management strategy can replace the peace and strength that comes from trusting in Him.
2. Delegate responsibility.
Whether in homeschooling or daily life, assigning simple responsibilities to your children—like chores or flashcard review—gives you margin and teaches them responsibility.
3. Find ways to overlap teaching.
When possible, help multiple children at the same time. Reviewing spelling words, memorizing, and studying for tests are areas that children can do together. Consider whether multiple students can study the same lessons in content subjects such as science, social studies, art, and Bible.
4. Use a curriculum that supports independence.
You don’t have to do all the teaching. Using an open and go curriculum can encourage your children to take ownership of their work and spend the majority of their time learning and working on their own.
At Christian Light, we create curriculum that helps homeschool families find balance and avoid burnout. Here’s how:
✅ Encouraging independence. After Grade 2, many students can complete most lessons with minimal help.
✅ Teaching in small steps. New concepts are introduced in bite-sized increments to support better mastery. This makes learning more of a daily adventure, and less of a momentous task.
✅ Reviewing daily. By reinforcing concepts through daily review and a spiral learning approach, students retain what they’ve learned, minimizing the need for hours of stressful last-minute study before tests
Christian Light curriculum intends to bring structure and breathing room, simplifying life for both you and your students. Explore courses: https://christianlight.org/shop-curriculum

09/11/2025

FAQ: If a LightUnit has a new cover, did the content change too?
Answer: When we revise a course, the covers receive a new design. The name or number of the edition is also changed. HOWEVER, starting in 2025, we began redesigning all Sunrise Edition covers. This cover redesign does not affect the content of the course. All Answer Keys and Teacher's Guides will match even if they still have the older cover design. We apologize for any confusion during the transition!