March always feels like a landmark in our homeschool year. The excitement of starting in the fall has settled into steady routines that keep our family calendar filled more than we were expecting, and yet the finish line is finally in sight. As parents, this is often when we commonly feel proud and tired. We’ve […]
The recent events in Minneapolis have generated much controversy and tension. Having lived in the Minneapolis area for 20 years, I’m familiar with all the locations where the events have occurred and I still have many family and friends in the area. I won’t offer an opinion on what has transpired in Minneapolis recently, just […]
As parents, the days between Christmas and the New Year often feel quieter. The decorations may still be up, the routines haven’t fully returned, and there’s space to reflect on what the season has held for our families. We begin to look ahead, even as we’re still holding onto the meaning of Christmas. This year, […]
Hello HCS Families. We know what it meant when the “Good News” of the Gospel was first proclaimed for us to understand. It meant our lives would change eternally and Christ is now the epicenter of all that we do. As we come through the Thanksgiving season and head towards Christmas, it is important to […]
Greetings, friends and families of Heritage Christian School! Have you ever wondered how one person's brave act could change the entire world? That's exactly what happened over 500 years ago during the Protestant Reformation, which we will celebrate on the 31st of October. This exciting time in history started in 1517 when a German monk […]
As we kick off another school year, I just want to take a moment to say how excited we are to have you with us at Heritage Christian School. A new year always brings fresh opportunities; new friendships, new routines, and plenty of ways to see God at work in our students’ lives. Whether you’re […]
Lord, I thank you for this wonderful school that has blessed so many families over the past 36 years. Thank you for all of the individuals that volunteer their time and efforts to make our school the success and shining light of Christ that it is today. Please continue to bless the members and the […]
The Concrete My dad taught me there are four ingredients to concrete. Sand, rocks, cement and water. My dad grew up in Indiana and his father was a sea wall builder. They would build sea walls around Sylvan Lake with beautiful round rocks and would work quickly to carefully place rocks and pour concrete to […]
What does it take to make you grateful? How we answer that question can say a lot about us and our priorities. I recently had the opportunity to go on a short, 3 day mission’s trip to Mexico. The goal of our trip was to build a house for a family in need of shelter. […]
Happy New Year to our HCS Family! As I write this, we have already embarked upon a new year. We, as a world, are a part of something “new.” As global citizens, we all share the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. From a secular standpoint, there is a rejuvenated […]