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Tyler Christian Heritage School

January 17th, 2010

Tyler Christian Heritage School is located off Dixie Drive close to the airport. The school is a non-profit ministry that was started by YWAM (Youth with a Mission) because they saw the need for children to learn biblical principles at the same time help them to be educated in a Christian way. Christian Heritage School is an amazing school that was pioneered in 1980 by Jim and Barbara Kilkenny. Jim and Barbara both had been teaching in public schools before starting Tyler Christian Heritage. They saw the need was great for truth being taught to the children, but more than them loving education, they love God and His word. In my opinion, they are truly heroes because they decided a long time ago to sacrifice their wants and needs so they could serve God and help spread the gospel of truth through a private school.

Their vision is to teach the children how to reason from God’s word and apply it to their everyday life. They offer kindergarten through 12Th grade. I myself went to the school for awhile and to be truthful I did not appreciate what was being taught because I was too immature and stubborn to realize the things that they were teaching me. I never once thought that there was a difference to what was being taught in private school and public school, not until I was older and left the school. When I entered the real world I regretted not taking education seriously and thinking that school was just boring. I now see that Christian Heritage School is a blessing. All the staff that tried to help me in school…didn’t do it for money but for the love of God. They make no money off teaching. They are doing it because they love education and see the importance of teaching based on godly principles. If I had to do it over, I would take every moment seriously and know that they truly care about my well being and the choices I make in life.

The staff knows that if they get you to reason from the truth you will know how to self govern and won’t need someone in life to tell you what to do. You will long to do what is right on your own if you can reason from the truth. The school provides a safe environment where children can learn about God, and all the subjects that He created. It might be a shock for some to realize that God was the originator of all the subjects that we now learn in school. Unfortunately, today in public schools they rob you of the truth that God was the creator of the universe and that without Him nothing exists. Christian Heritage teaches the right morals in life. The school also has many things to do with sports. The offer volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis and track. They welcome home schooled children to come and play in any of the sport activities. The school is ready to work with your children and family, depending on your circumstances. They will always give people a chance and their heart is to not turn anyone away. Just like public school, Christian Heritage does have rules to go by to ensure the safety and well being of your children.

Some parents have always been worried whether their children would get a proper education. Many of the students that graduated from Christian Heritage School have gone on to pursue additional education in a junior college and eventually earn a bachelor degree. Going to Christian Heritage School won’t hinder your child from being the person they want to become or accomplishing their goals in life. It will only prepare them to be better equipped for life. So rest assured that if you choose to send your children to Christian Heritage that they would get an excellent education and make long lasting friendships.

What I did last summer

November 9th, 2009

As a teacher at a Tyler area private school, I have often found it necessary to do work on the side, (which is why I write for tylertxdirectory.com). This is especially true during the summer, when school is out and my pay is less regular. One of the jobs I’ve had is working with Watson Dirt Works. As an educator, much of my career has been spent indoors pouring over textbooks and grading papers. So when summer rolls around again I almost look forward to the outdoor manual labor. I have found myself twenty feet below ground laying sewer pipe, shoveling septic mud in the rain, digging trenches in the July heat, and even on occasion, compacting earth in the cold of December. And you know what? I’ve loved nearly every minute of it. My grandfather believed that hard physical work is good for the soul. He was right. Over the last few years, Evan Watson and I have traveled all over East Texas. Installing septic systems, field lines, and doing all manner of landscaping. But when summer winds down and the days get shorter I have the luxury of returning to teaching. Evan, however just keeps plugging along as he has for over twenty years.

There are a lot of guys in the sewer and septic game in Tyler. And when a system fails or the job is too dirty or difficult, they all recommend Evan Watson. Evan has a reputation for doing things right the first time without cutting corners or looking for an easy way out. He’s an honest broker who won’t over or under sell a product. Evan will give you an honest assessment of your system’s issues and the solutions. He knows the codes and has the skills to solve a wide range of problems involving septic and drainage. To top it all off, he has contacts and connections all over East Texas.

Let’s face it, good and bad economies come and go, but toilets are forever. There’s nothing worse than not being able flush or shower, so if your system needs an overhaul don’t wait and pray it fixes itself. It won’t. Call the guy with twenty plus years experience. For a consultation call (903) 360- 2513 and tell him you read about him at tylertxdirectory.com. For more on Watson Dirt Works, visit the Tyler Blog Section of this site and look for the title “Integrity in a dirty business.”