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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
As we begin the new year, make our new year’s resolutions, and set goals for ourselves and our families, I encourage us all to hold on to hope: hope in hard times, and hope for the future. We often use the word hope very casually: “I hope that we make it on time. I hope […]
The Christmas season is upon us, a time when we are inundated with events to attend, presents to buy, dinners to host, and traditions to be preformed. While December is a joyous time for most and certainly my favorite time of the year, it also can be a time where the loss of a loved one […]