Blog

The blog posts below were written by Board Members and staff as well as occasional member posts.  You will find a mix of homeschooling-related posts that are practical, inspirational, or vision oriented.  

February 29, 2024
Is God Big Enough for You?

I was recently on a trip to New York City and I was blown away by the skyline.  Being from San Diego, I was taken back by all the buildings that are as high as 1,776 feet tall.  For point of reference, the highest building in San Diego is only 500 feet tall. Additionally, the […]

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February 5, 2024
Better Before Bigger - an Invitation to Prayer and a Call to Action

The buzz in the Del Cerro Baptist Church fellowship hall from Tuesday, January 16 still resonates deeply within me. As we unveiled Heritage Christian School's ambitious 5-year plan, "Better Before Bigger," at the annual State of the School meeting, I witnessed a wave of excitement and unity that I have not seen in a long […]

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December 1, 2023
Hope: A Guiding Light in the Christmas Season

Amid the festive hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, hope emerges as a timeless and transformative theme, resonating through the ages. It is more than a seasonal sentiment; it's a profound reflection of the enduring message that Christmas embodies. The Christmas story, as told in the Gospels, unfolds with a promise that kindles hope. […]

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November 3, 2023
A Life Changing Attitude

The holidays are upon us!  Thanksgiving and Christmas are some of my favorite holidays but if you are like me, they can also be a source of great stress and anxiety.  In the current economic conditions, the extra costs for the season can lead to some un-festively hard times. Paul was a man who was […]

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October 2, 2023
Three Common Deterrents To Student Learning

Homeschooling offers many advantages, such as personalized instruction and flexibility in curriculum, but it also presents its fair share of challenges. I feel it is safe to assume that we have all experienced a challenge or two, or 50, with homeschooling our kids.  I am a public-school teacher and I thought I would take an […]

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September 4, 2023
Give Thanks In All Circumstances

The flight delays. The sick child. The front-row parking spot at the grocery store when you’re in a hurry. The catered lunch at the office when you didn’t have time to make lunch. The message at church that spoke directly to your need. The person who called and invited you to lunch. The unexpected extra 10 […]

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June 4, 2023
Embracing Rest

How do you currently prioritize rest in your homeschooling routine? If you are able to squeeze rest into your routine, what challenges do you face when it comes to finding a balance between work and rest? I know it is a significant challenge for my family. Between work, academics, extra-curricular activities, serving at church, and […]

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April 28, 2023
Cling to Him; Hold On to Jesus

Greetings HCS Families. I hope that every HCS family had a beautiful celebration of the most amazing day in our world’s history - Easter Sunday. Even though we embrace the promise of salvation and the feelings of renewal, many of our HCS families still are in the midst of difficult trials or right in the middle […]

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March 29, 2023
Should We Be Concerned About Artificial Intelligence As Homeschoolers?

“Just to be clear, ChatGPT can do your homework for you on almost any topic, it can totally pass, up through a sophomore year in college. It could pass almost any test on any subject.” - Andy Crouch. I didn’t really care for school when I was growing up. My priorities were surfing, working (to […]

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February 3, 2023
Be God's Valentine

Ok people, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! I hope you all have your checklist of the gifts you plan on buying, the reservations at the restaurant you hope to go to, and any crafting supplies for something homemade from the kids. If you’re anything like me, you’ll unfortunately wait until the very last […]

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