Life is Hard, But God is Good...

After 15 years of saying goodbye, one would think it would get easier. I am so very thankful for this time with my parents and the adventures we have had together these last 9 days. I’m so thankful for amazing parents & an amazing family. But, the saying goodbye? It’s really not fun. But, I will press on and be faithful to the call that Jesus has placed on my life. Look forward with joy & thanksgiving. Without regret.

Thank you, Jesus, for the blessing of family....

Poppy taught Isaiah & Moriah how to make bread! How did I not get a picture of Moriah & Poppy

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A Promise for Another Year

"I will certainly be with you." Exodus 3:12 It was 2 weeks before we were to start homeschooling again and dread overwhelmed me. Why? Because Isaiah didn't want to homeschool. It was painful to think of another year of trying to convince him that this is what we were called to right now, the best thing for our family. I met with a friend and she told me about a new grant that enables low income families to go to private school. Perfect! Perhaps this was my answer...Isaiah could go to Heartland Christian School. I was sad that this may be God's answer because I would miss the time with him, but wanted the best for the kids. So, I began the application process. I had an unsettling feeling the entire time. When I stopped to hear from the Lord on the issue, I could hear Him saying, "Heather, I've told you to homeschool, given you the curriculum, answered your fears, and you're still not obeying." Ouch! "Okay, Lord, I'll listen, but ...

Praying the Psalms

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11 Last week with our kids was brutal. I babysat various numbers of kids everyday, had missionaries in from out of town, took the kids to Bible school, had play dates at the park, and had 4 different nights where we had dinner with families from our church. By the end of the week I was ready to lock our children in their rooms. They were being mean, not wanting to play together, constantly hurting the other one's feelings, saying things I have never...

Sitting and Resting...This is How I Fight

Sitting at the feet of Jesus....this is where it all begins. Today has the potential of a fear-filled day. But, I have experienced a life, days, moments without fear so, with all that is in me, I am going to fight for fearlessness. As I sit at the feet of Jesus, He gently whispers His love to me. And, in that love, the fear is gone. He's got our backs, He's got my kids, their schooling, their friendships, their choices, the things they see & hear. He's got it all and He cares about it all. He loves my little family of Doyles even more than I can imagine. In that truth and promise, I will rest today. A day that threatens fear and failure, yet in His love and power, I will rest.

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