Sonrise Christian School - Where Children Grow in the Son

What is the value of Christian education? My husband and I have three children who have all graduated from Sonrise--- two of whom also attended Christian high schools and Christ...

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. "Colossians 3:23 Today started off like any normal day! Wake up, get dressed, ...

Dear Sonrise Family, I recently came across a children’s book titled The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark by Deborah Diesen. It’s a heartwarming story about a fish who promise...

With the National Day of Prayer just behind us, I’ve been reflecting on the power and necessity of prayer in our lives. In a world filled with uncertainty and noise, prayer draws ...

I pray you all had a wonderful Easter celebrating the victory of our Lord and Savior over death! As we head into our last full month of school, I pray that our eyes, hearts, and m...

This weekend is Passover and Palm Sunday, and as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself loving Easter more than ever. Out of all the celebrations throughout the year, this one hits ...

Spring has arrived here in southern California! I have always loved springtime. Growing up in the Midwest, it was my favorite time of year because the snow would start melting, an...

Recently, we found a huge great horned owl the size of a Thanksgiving turkey in a tree in our backyard. We began to carefully watch it, slightly concerned it might carry off my hu...

In the rush of daily responsibilities, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the busyness of life—answering emails, checking notifications, and running through never-ending to-do ...

While teaching Middle School math is one of my passions, I also thoroughly enjoy the privilege of working closely with the students on the annual spring musical. This year the pre...

Dear Sonrise Families, Fun Run season is one of the most exciting times of the year for our students... and for me too! Over the years, this fundraiser has grown into an awesome...

“Thank you so much for loving on our boy.” These were the words I said as I handed my 3 month old son off to his daycare teacher for the first time. As I got in the car I began to...

Dear Sonrise Families, Happy February! I don’t know about you, but January felt like a year in itself. We had quite the start to our new year, and in many ways, January was a he...

Growing up in the church, I always tried to read through the Bible every year—sometimes with friends, using a one-year Bible, or through apps. Last year, I decided to switch thing...

On the way back from a recent vacation, we had a flat tire on the freeway. We limped off to the side of the road with not much shoulder space as the vehicles whizzed by. Each time...

Driving the 15 freeway on my commute to work, I found myself needing something to pass the time during the 60-80 minute drive. From Christian hits to comedy. Moved on to audiobook...

Over the Christmas break, my wife and I made the daunting decision to potty train our 2.5 year old daughter. Not the most exciting, or relaxing, way to spend a break, but it was t...

Dear Sonrise Family, I pray that each of you and your loved ones had a joyful and meaningful Christmas and New Year! What a blessing it is to step into a new year with the assura...

Last week our fourth and fifth graders did an amazing job during their play. The Secret of Snowflake County: Hope in a Humble Stable . The story was about how easy it is to forg...

Dear Sonrise Family, Having been a jiu-jitsu coach in the past, I view almost everything in life now through the lens of training. We are always training for something. Maybe yo...