Happy New Year – Let’s SOAR in 2024!

Happy and Blessed New Year! God willing, this year will be a year of much BREAKTHROUGH!

I guess my “One Word” for this year will be be just that … BREAKTHROUGH!

As I look ahead to this new year, I’m filled with excitement. So much of what I’ve experienced in my faith journey has been building to a year like this.

God has been preparing me for such a time as this!

God has a divine plan for my life.

God has a divine plan for your life.

May this be a year of open doors and of new seasons and new chapters.

May this be a year of answered prayers and miracles!

May this be a year of God’s FAVOR!

Let’s continue to SHINE for Christ wherever He places us.

Will you say YES to God this year?

I plan to continue to pray and praise and rejoice as I step into this new year that includes:

Launching God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) on March 5th! What a milestone for me for so many reasons! I’ll have much more to share with you as the launch date gets closer. Please stay tuned. One way you can show your support right now is to preorder this inspiring book today at any of these sites:

Having my articles appear in Our Daily Bread‘s main devotional for the first time this May. I’ll share more about this milestone as the date gets closer.

Starting my fifth year of being an Instructor at the New York School of the Bible. I’m looking forward to all the students God places in my classes. I’m also launching a new class this year. More details to come.

That’s just some of what God has in store for this year.

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me. I do appreciate your prayers and encouragement.

I’m delighted that I can continue to encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams!

Let’s SOAR in 2024!

If you’re interested in hiring me as a your life coach, check out this link to learn more.

There’s lots of updates and inspiration coming your way. Don’t miss a thing.

I hope you’ll stay connected with Abounding Faith by:

  • Joining my email community right here
  • Following Abounding Faith on social media
  • Reading this Miraculous Lovely blog
  • Subscribing to the Abounding Faith for Today podcast wherever you get your podcasts
  • Subscribing to Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel

Blessings!

To God be the Glory!

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NIV)

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Reflecting on 2023 – The Year of “Rejoicing”

My “One Word” for this year has been Rejoice. God has given me much to rejoice over this year.

Of course, it hasn’t been a perfect year. Do those even exist? There’s been challenges, but it’s also been a tremendous year with many milestone moments of breakthrough.

As another year winds down, allow me to reflect on some of the highlights from this year. You can see a quick video here and read the captions below.

This year kicked off with celebrating 10 years of blogging.

Me? The private introvert who only wrote about other people’s stories? That’s only been by the grace of God.

This year has been a year of quiet preparation for what’s to come in 2024 and beyond. Here’s just a snapshot of some of the highlights:

God-Given Dreams Book – This was the year that I worked on writing and refining God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress, March 5, 2024). So much of the work takes place behind the scenes. Thank you for celebrating as this book went from manuscript to edits to being on it’s way to be printed. There’s been so many prayerful steps to get to this point. It’s exciting to be getting closer and closer to the launch date. It feels like the slow climb up a fun roller coaster … stay tuned… lots of updates and inspiration coming your way. Please take a moment to preorder God-Given Dreams for the women in your life at any of these links:

Our Daily Bread Author – This was the year that I started writing for Our Daily Bread‘s main devotional. It’s the year I got to meet fellow Our Daily Bread authors. I’ve been quietly writing article after article. This ride is going to get rolling publicly in May when my first article appears. It’s also been a blessing to write for an upcoming Our Daily Bread VOICES Collection special devotional and for ODB’s marketing department.

Teaching at the New York School of the Bible – In a year when two Christian colleges in NYC closed, I’m even more grateful to see how the Lord has preserved the NYSB. It’s been a blessing to teach my students throughout another school year. I’ve had local students and one joining us from South Carolina. God even surprised me by blessing me with a student who’s an Olympian. This former Olympiac could’ve never imagined having an Olympian as a student. Only God could do that! (Pic above is of just some of my lovely students throughout the years.)

Speaking – It’s been a blessing to complete my second year of devotional and prayer times for my CWEN Sisters near and far. It’s a delight to encourage my fellow Christian women entrepreneurs with entries from my 365-day devotional Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day.

This year I also got to speak to the staff at The Bowery Mission.

Writer’s Conference Faculty Member – What an honor for this Latina journaler turned journalist turned author to be part of the faculty at this year’s Publishing in Color Conference! I’ve been wanting to speak at a writer’s conference for some time. This was the year that it happened. I’m told that my presentation was deemed to have “merit” which is so lovely to hear.

So much more happened this year, but these are the highlights I’m sharing for now.

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me and for your encouragement, support and prayers!

I pray you have a blessed and Merry Christmas!

Let’s get ready to SOAR in 2024!

P.S. This blog post is now available as Episode 48 of the Abounding Faith for Today podcast. Check out this encouraging podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Countdown to a God-Given Dream Come True (Part 1)

Will you rejoice with me? God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress, March 5, 2024) should be off to the printer as I write this!

What a long and winding journey it’s been to get to this place in my faith journey and writing career!

Ladies, lots of activity has been going on in the secret place to get this book ready for you.

God-Given Dreams is filled with encouragement, Bible verses, prayer starters and more to help spur you on as you dare to have the courage to live God’s plan for your life.

There’s been lots of praying and praising and dreaming with God.

There’s also been hours and hours at the computer throughout the year.

Writing. Editing. Revising. Proofreading.

Plans are underway for the marketing and promotion for the book’s spring release.

Plans are also underway for the audio version. More details to follow.

These are exciting times. Glory to God!

This audacious dreamer and doer is going into overdrive soon.

I’m realizing how much of a sprinter I am instead of a marathoner (figuratively speaking since I’m not much of a runner in real life).

When I see a to-do list that seems miles and miles long, I just want to bolt and start checking off all the tasks.

But I’ve learned the importance of pacing myself so I can persevere to the finish line of this particular race.

I’m a reflective person, so even now I’m taking time to stop and soak in all the steps in this particular book release journey.

What a difference it is to be gearing up for a book launch with the support of my wonderful editorial and marketing and publicity team.

Note: I said team.

I don’t get to say that much.

I’ve been on quite a solitary journey over the years.

I’m grateful to those who have stayed on this faith journey with me for years.

As I enter the marketing and promotional stage of this book journey, I’m reminded of my years as a communications specialist. I find it a bit surreal that I was the one doing media outreach and helping to coordinate media interviews for others.

I wasn’t thinking about writing books or being interviewed back then.

My writing was in hiding for years after God called me out of my journalism career.

But God had a plot twist for me.

Now I’m working on promotions for my upcoming book…

God has a sense of humor.

He’s been preparing me all this time for such a time as this.

Now this particular God-given dream is coming true.

And He’s been preparing you, His beloved daughter, for what He has in store for YOU!

I’m looking forward to continuing to encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love.

I hope you’ll preorder God-Given Dreams today for you and yours at any of the sites listed below.

What a statement it would make to the publishing world if everyone reading this blog post would preorder copies of this encouraging and empowering book!

I’ve got so much more to share as we get closer and closer to March 5.

Please stay tuned so you don’t miss any updates.

You and your friends or small group or women’s ministry can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

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SOAR – Motivational Monday with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting

Hey Audacious Dreamers & Doers, We’ve made it to December! How would you sum up 2023?

Did you stick to your “One Word” for the year?

Did you reach those goals you set in January?

If so, WONDERFUL!

If not, don’t worry.

What do you think is holding you back from living your God-Given Dreams?

If you’re ready to SOAR in 2024, I’d be delighted to be your life coach and help you experience the breakthrough you’ve been longing for.

You don’t have to go it alone.

As your private Life Coach, I can prayerfully help you:

  • Discover your God-given gifts and purpose
  • Develop a personalized action plan so you can use your unique giftings and skills to impact and inspire others
  • Dare to live your God-given dreams and purpose and experience that breakthrough you’ve been longing for

I’d like to help you go from:

  • frazzled to focused
  • frustrated to fruitful
  • fearful to fierce

Learn more about individual Christian Life Coaching right here.

My coaching offerings may be changing in 2024, so stay tuned and definitely contact me sooner rather than later if you’re interested in hiring me as your Life Coach.

Let’s SOAR in 2024!

Be fierce. Be faithful. Be fruitful. Be who God is calling you to be!

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God-Given Dreams Book Update & Happy Cyber Monday

Will you rejoice with me? I’m so excited … I recently had a great marketing meeting for God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress, March 5, 2024) 🙌

Ladies, there’s so much goodness and inspiration coming your way 🔥

Stay tuned for updates and more.

I hope you’ll show your support by pre-ordering God-Given Dreams today for you and yours (links below). And please help spread the word about this empowering book.

Thanks for your prayers 🙏 To God be the Glory 🔥

Happy Cyber Monday!

You can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

When you preorder God-Given Dreams, you’re letting your voice be heard and sending a message to the publishing world that books like God-Given Dreams matter.

I’m looking forward to sharing more details with you soon.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for You & Your Reader Survey Feedback

As you get ready for your Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all your support, prayers and encouragement!

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me!

I’m grateful that I get to encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams!

I hope my books, blog, Abounding Faith for Today podcast, YouTube channel, social media posts, emails and more are encouraging and inspiring you.

If so, I would appreciate it very much if you would take a few quick minutes to fill out this year’s Abounding Faith Reader Survey. It’s super quick and you don’t need to include your name.

I value your feedback. Your kind and thoughtful feedback is important to me and helps to encourage me as I prepare for next year and beyond.

Please send me your thoughts by Friday, December 1st.

I would appreciate your prayers as I plan for 2024 and beyond.

May you have many reasons to rejoice and to be grateful to God this Thanksgiving! Continued blessings to you and yours!

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Look Up – Motivational Monday with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting

Hi Audacious Dreamers & Doers, How is 2023 already winding down? How has your year been going?

What are you grateful for this year?

If your circumstances have you feeling down, I’d like to encourage you to LOOK UP! As it says in Psalm 121, our help comes from the Lord!

If you’re ready to take prayerful steps toward your God-given goals and would like help gaining clarity, confidence and courage as you step out in faith and prepare for your breakthrough, I’d be delighted to be your Life Coach.

You don’t have to go it alone.

I can prayerfully help you:

  • Discover your God-given gifts and purpose
  • Develop a personalized action plan so you can use your unique giftings and skills to impact and inspire others
  • Dare to live your God-given dreams and purpose and experience that breakthrough you’ve been longing for

I’d like to help you go from:

  • frazzled to focused
  • frustrated to fruitful
  • fearful to fierce

Learn more about Christian Life Coaching right here.

If you’re feeling called to write a book and need some help with the process that can be overwhelming, check out the “Write that Book” strategy call and Book Writing Coaching programs I offer.

Let’s SOAR together in 2023 and beyond!

Let’s make the rest of the year the best of the year.

Be fierce. Be faithful. Be fruitful. Be who God is calling you to be!

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Happy National Author’s Day 2023 & God-Given Dreams Book Update

On this National Author’s Day (November 1st), I’m rejoicing that I know the joys and challenges of being an indie author of five Christian living books and devotionals and that I’m experiencing what it’s like to be a traditionally published author.

I’m so blessed and grateful that God has created, called and chosen me to be an author who can help inspire and encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love.

I’m so excited that God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) will be released on March 5, 2024!

I’m also excited to share that God-Given Dreams will be my first book that will be available as an audio version in English. Will share more details as I get them.

Will you join me in praying that women near and far will be encouraged, empowered and inspired by God-Given Dreams?

God-Given Dreams is already available for preorder. When you preorder God-Given Dreams for you and yours, you’re showing your support for writers like this Christian Latina Author and sending a message to the publishing world that books like God-Given Dreams matter.

You can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

I’m looking forward to sharing more details with you soon.

To God be the Glory!

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NIV)

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.comThe “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

Ladies, Join Us for the Mighty Women of Valor NYSB Online Course Starting 11/7

What a blessing it is to be a Bible school instructor!

I’m looking forward to meeting my new students soon.

Ladies, I hope you’ll join us for the Mighty Women of Valor NYSB online course starting the evening of Tuesday, November 7.

This is a great way to grow in your faith and love for God.

You and your gal pals can join us from anywhere in the world. Learn more right here.

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Speaker at the Upcoming Publishing in Color Writer’s Conference

What a thrill and honor it is to be a speaker for the first time at a writer’s conference!

Given my experience as a journalist and that I’ve written five Christian living books and devotionals, I’ve written for various publications including The New York Times and Charisma‘s website and that I’m now a contributing writer for Our Daily Bread and working on my first book for NavPress, I’ve got quite a bit to say about writing.

This journaler turned journalist turned author is looking forward to sharing some tips with those attending this year’s Publishing in Color conference. You can learn more here.

Will you pray that my presentation will be a blessing to many?

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