Christian Light

11/19/2025

NEW RELEASE!
The Old Testament is full of amazing stories we want our children to know. Even more, we want them to learn about the God who was working in each story. This first book in a two-volume set is a companion volume to Tell Me the Stories of Jesus. It includes sixty Bible stories from Adam to King Saul. Each story is illustrated with a vivid painting and includes questions for children to answer. Book 2 will follow in about two years. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/tell-me-the-stories-of-god-and-his-people-book-1

11/17/2025

Teaching language arts doesn’t feel glamorous, especially when working with a fifth-grade boy whose brain lights up only for things that go Vroom!
Why should he care about grammar? And why should you care that he care? Communication and connection!
Imagine a life robbed of either of these two essentials. Thankfully, life is rich with both, thanks to language arts.
The ultimate expression of communication and connection is found in Jesus and the Gospel, and the greatest use of communication is connecting with Jesus and sharing the Gospel with others.
The grammar and syntax of language are tools that enable us to share the Gospel. With GOSPEL as our guiding acronym, let's consider how language arts help us communicate and connect better.
G – Grammar
Grammar is the structure of language that brings clarity to communication. It develops an effective communication style that enhances connection.
O – Organization
Preparation is most of the work in communication. Knowing how to think, gather information, and organize one’s thoughts is critical for connection.
S – Sharing
We have the privilege of sharing the greatest story ever told through language arts. That requires developing in the student both a sense of responsibility and a willingness to communicate and connect, motivated by love.
P – Poetry
Poetry is often considered a useless time-filler, but it’s a powerful memory aid technique. Poetry communicates to the heart and connects with the mind.
E – Encourage, Exhort, Edify
It may be hard to transfer the value of these E’s to a third grader, but let them motivate you as your student works on his oral book report. Someday, he’ll touch others with this gift of language.
L – Literature
Literature allows your student to connect with others. It broadens views and can develop empathy for a broader audience.
Hopefully, this acronym helps you see how the nitty-gritty aspects of language arts equip us for communication and connection—and for what better purpose than sharing the Gospel?
If you’re curious about our Language Arts courses, explore the options on our website: christianlight.org/shop-curriculum/by-subject/language-arts

11/14/2025

NEW RELEASE!
Every Girl’s Journey is a guidebook that helps girls know what to expect as their bodies change, answering questions about sensitive issues in a frank and respectful way. Topics include health, purity, friendships, relationship with God, and more. Moms will want to review this material before deciding when to share it with their daughters. Illustrated with colorful artwork. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/every-girls-journey

11/13/2025

NEW RELEASE FROM EMILY STEINER!
As a pastor in Communist Kazakhstan, Josef senses that he may soon be arrested. Should he flee or stay? While Emilie struggles to support their children, Josef faces prison and labor camp. A fictionalized story loosely based on the autobiography of Johann and Elfriede Steffen. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/not-afraid

11/12/2025

NEW RELEASE!
Soul Food is a collection of over two hundred devotionals based on Scripture portions from Genesis to Revelation. The devotionals from Pablo Yoder include reflections from devotional times, illustrations from life, and lessons from nature. Pablo died before this book was published, but his inspirational ministry continues. Visit our website to read sample pages and purchase: https://christianlight.org/soul-food

11/10/2025

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

10/24/2025

📖 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