March 2020 - Simple Faith and Family

Books I am currently reading

March 31, 2020 by Heather 4 Comments

Reading GOOD books is one really fantastic way to Feed FAITH and starve fear.

What we feed our mind plays a HUGE role ….. what we feed grows! We must feed our faith with Biblical truth. The world offers a lot of things that will feed our fear, but we have to be intentional about feeding our faith! Right now, many of us are “sheltering at home” due to the Covid-19, and have a bit more time to devote to reading. I want to share with you 2 books I have recently been reading.

Picture: me in my kitchen with my books. 🙂

The first one is a lent devotional, “Uncovering the Love of Jesus”**, by Ahseritah Cuuciu. I’m still reading this one. I know that lent season is almost over, but it is so good that I think it could be done any time of the year. I did her advent devotional the last two Christmas seasons. I give both of her devotionals a 5/5 rating. One great thing about this study is that while it can be done alone she shares ways you can do it with your children, too.

The second book is one I recently re-read. Yes, it is that good. I don’t often re-read books, but this one I just HAD to. In fact, after reading it the first time I gave my copy away and so I had to re-buy the book to read it again! “Praying the Bible”**, by Donald S. Whitney, is a short easy read. Though it is short, it is packed with so much practical truth. Praying the Bible teaches how to incorporate praying scripture into our daily prayers so that our prayers aren’t the same boring prayers about the same old things with the same old words! Whitney teaches how we can use scripture to bring our prayer times to life with fresh energy and depth.

If you are looking for a book to help you grow in Christ or to improve your prayer life then these are books I highly recommend.

What books are you reading right now? I’m always open to suggestions!! Please comment and share with me a book I should check out!

Have you downloaded your FREE copy of my E-book Bible Study? GOD is BIGGER, 5 week Bible Study to Feed Faith & Starve Fear. Click here to get your free Copy! Starve Fear!! Feed your faith with this Bible Study!

Have a BLESSED day,

BE a blessing!

Heather Fox Corbin

**Above book links are affiliate links, It will not cost you any additional money when you purchase one of these books, but I will receive a small amount in referral fee.

My motto for S.I.M.P.L.E living

March 29, 2020 by Heather Leave a Comment

Choosing Simplicity…. breaking it down to the basics. I am CHOOSING simplicity by focusing on SIMPLE!

Right now, more than ever, we need to be focused on keeping life simple. As we currently endure Covid-19 “stay home” social distancing, life is complicated. However, we get to choose our personal focus! We have so much power over the tone of our home and have the privilege of giving our family our nurturing care during this time. Let’s keep things simple, it will help us through this time!!

S = Surrendering pre-conceived expectations. There are so many to let go of.
I = Identify the basics of day to day life and focus on them.
M = Map it out! A plan, a goal!
P = Purge! Less is More!
L = Leadership – being a home manager does not mean that I do it all myself!
E = Enjoy the moment! Live in TODAY…”If’s” and “When’s” never bring joy.

Simplicity is not relying on the things of the world to bring me peace and joy!!!!!!! The thing of this world (possessions, accomplishments, beauty, fame, popularity, wealth) never give lasting joy. Only through JESUS can I experience true and lasting peace, joy and abundant life! Cry out to HIM, He will be there! HE will fill you with His love, his forgiveness, his joy!! Life is HARD, but with Christ life has real and lasting meaning. Our time here on earth is so short, eternity with Him is going to be wonderful!!

FEED Faith and starve fear!! Our GOD is BIGGER than the coronavirus!!! Our GOD is BIGGER than any hard we can face in this life!!

Have a BLESSED day, BE a BLESSING!
Heather

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Discover what your love language is….

March 28, 2020 by Heather Leave a Comment

Have you heard of “Love Languages”? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, Author of The Five Love Languages, love languages are the ways we give and receive love.

Taking this 5 Love Language assessment from Dr. Gary Chapman is easy and fun!

They have one for husbands, wives, singles, teenagers and children.

My husband and I took it a couple of years ago and I learned that his love languages are NOT what I thought they were!! Man, and after all that effort that could have been spent more wisely and effectively….. Oh, well… any effort to show love is good, but hitting the mark with their love language is much better.

We found that we actually have the same primary love language: Words of affirmation. Learning this has helped me focus on SPEAKING and writing words of respect and encouragement to him. It is also easier for me to express this love language because I know how much I love it.

Anyway, I’m going to have my kids take the assessment….. I wonder if I have them figured out correctly! I’m all for learning how to better love my family.

Have you taken this assessment??

What did you discover was your primary love language??

Have a BLESSED day,
BE a BLESSING!
Heather

Hi, I’m Heather Fox Corbin!

March 28, 2020 by Heather Leave a Comment

Sending you a “social distance” safe HELLO!

As I type this we are in the middle of the Covid-19 crazy. Social distancing is the thing as all “non-essential” jobs and activities must be set aside. We are living in an unprecedented moment in time. Life has never looked like this before, and I hope it neve does again.

If you are landing on this website because you downloaded a copy of the “God is Bigger, Feed Faith & Starve Fear” Bible Study, welcome! Please make sure you grab a copy of all the bonus material that is available.

So, I would like to introduce myself to you. Really, to be honest, I would love to sit with you in person visiting with you over a cup of coffee or a fountain coke (my weakness). I didn’t realized how much I would MISS in person chatting and visiting. God created us relational… we need each other!

I’m Heather Fox-Corbin. I am wife to Chris, we have been married almost 24 years. We are the opposites that attract, balancing each other out! He is a self employed ceramic tile/natural stone contractor. Together we live out in the country on 3 acres in a 100 year old house. We are blessed with 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter. We have officially been married longer than we were alive before marriage. We were married young and “grew up” together. He is a hard working guy that loves to come home to me at the end of the day.

My adult life has been primarily dedicated to my family. My roles as wife and mama have been my life. While I have had a few jobs, and did earn a college degree, God has opened up the door for me to be (mostly) a stay at home mom since our third child was born. To be honest, I’ve struggled a lot with comparing myself to others and feeling like I have “accomplished” very little with my life. However, last year, God set me free from that. I have accomplished exactly what he has had in store for me these child raising years.

My personal “side gig” is working as a photographer. I am a mostly a family photographer, but do some weddings. I really enjoy working as a “second shooter” (assistant) for other wedding photographers. I have 12 weddings scheduled for this summer to be a “second shooter” and 3 as primary lead photographer. We will see what happens with all of these…. stupid coronavirus!! This winter I also taught a photography class to a group of home school teens and that was a ton of fun!

I have always enjoyed writing. I have so many journals! I even used to have an old school blog. Writing a book has always been a dream God placed in my heart. Writing this Bible Study was my first step in obedience. God penned this book through me and I am thankful that the lessons He taught me through the HARD of leukemia will be used for HIS good. (romans 8:28) I know that there are more books HE will guide me to write…. in his time.

Speaking at Christian women’s events is an honor I have had several times. I am thankful for each time and as God opens doors I will continue to speak. I have such a burning passion in my heart to help women be set free from fear. Jesus said in his word that “He who the son sets free is free indeed”! (Jn 8:36)

I’m a country girl. I really enjoy living in the country and “dirt therapy” is my favorite warm weather pastime. Growing flowers is a hobby. We used to live a homestead life, raising our own meat and had a big garden. That all changed when Wesley got sick, but we still enjoy our country life. This past year I re-planted our strawberry patch and am looking forward to a good harvest this year.

Our oldest son, Wesley (now age 22), is our son that battled leukemia. Today, after 7 years and 6 relapses, He lives cancer free! God chose to heal him on this side of heaven. We are so thankful! He is currently in college studying cybersecurity.

Our 2nd child, our only daughter, is Robyn (age 20). She is currently at Air Force basic training (BMT). She is a warrior! I am one proud mama to have a daughter willing to serve our country.

Our middle son, Ethan (age 17), is finishing up home school this year and will be heading into a career in the trades. This guy is hands on! He has loved all things tools since he was a toddler. Toys? Who needs those! LOL.

Our youngest child, Nate (age 15), is a student at our local high school and LOVES basketball. Good thing God made him tall. He also bakes a mean pie and we enjoy his cookie baking. He also has the cutest girlfriend, Corrie.

Ok… ENOUGH about me!! “About” Pages are hard to write!

FREE pdf Bible Study!

March 27, 2020 by Heather Leave a Comment

GOD is BIGGER 5 Week Bible Study: Feed Faith and Starve Fear!

Life is HARD… always… but especially right now with Covd-19. Nothing is normal right now. NOTHING!

Last fall God lead me to write this Bible Study. This study is based on the 5 ways God taught me to Feed Faith and Starve Fear during our 7 year leukemia journey with our oldest son, Wesley. Now I see so clearly God’s timing. The coronavirus caught us completely by surprise and has turned our world upside down, but it did not catch God by surprise. HE wrote this book back in the fall…. for NOW! For such a time as this.

If you would like a practical, easy to follow, Bible Study that will help you keep your eyes on Jesus during this unprecedented time, then please request a copy below.

I’m praying that as you do this study God moves in your heart in a fresh and powerful way!

How to use this book:

This book is divided into 5 weeks: one week for each way to Feed Faith and Starve Fear. At the end is a wrap up bonus week.
The weeks are divided into short daily Bible readings, prayer, reflection and action.
This book can be done alone or used in a Bible Study group.
The goal of this study is about transformation, developing new habits that Feed Faith and Starve Fear. Our God is BIGGER than any hard we can face in this life. He is completely faithful!

I have also created some great BONUS material to go along with this Bible Study. Make sure to download your copies today.

BONUS pages! GOD is BIGGER!

March 27, 2020 by Heather

~BONUS~ Content Available!

Feed your faith and starve your fear. This bonus content goes along with the Bible study. I created it as additional resources as you intentionally focus on feeding you faith. Life is FULL of hard, but GOD is BIGGER!!

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