Ready to Live Your God-Given Dreams?

Welcome 2016! What a blessing it is to enter another year of life!

There’s something so refreshing about crossing over into January! The year ahead is filled with such potential.

I’m not into making resolutions, but I do like to choose one word that will be a theme for the next 365 days. The simple word that I feel ringing in my spirit for 2016 is:

NEW

I pray and look forward to a year filled with new joy and new experiences. This year is a chance to start fresh. It’s a chance to travel roads I’ve never been down before. It’s a season to branch out, explore, and to visit places for the first time. It means interacting with people I’ve never met before. It’s an opportunity to get to see things in a new light and from a different perspective.

We can’t stay stuck in the past. We’re not meant to remain stagnant and to hide in our comfort zones. It’s a new day. It’s a new year. We need to keep moving forward.

God makes all things new!

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19)

I pray I will have much to share with you in this NEW year! I’m looking forward to continuing to live out God’s call on my life. I invite you to continue on this journey with me!

Are you ready to step into the next chapter of your life?

If so, I’d like to invite you to join my *new* signature “Live Your God-Given Dreams” Life Coaching Group!

I am looking for a few courageous and committed women to connect with over 12 weeks. (Don’t worry fellas, I hope to have a mixed group later in the year!)

What are your goals for this *new* year? I’d like to help make them a reality as your Life Coach. I want to cheer you on, provide accountability, and help pray you through.

Interested? You can learn more about the “Live Your God-Given Dreams” Life Coaching Group here! The group starts on January 26th. I hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining. And please invite your friends, too!

I’m so grateful for all my readers! All the best to you in 2016! Let’s make every day count!

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For more encouragement, read my book Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough! To learn how I can come alongside of you as your Life Coach or to invite me to speak at your event, visit my website www.aboundingfaith.com. Check out Abounding Faith’s online store here. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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December 28, 2015December 28, 2015

From Glory to Glory

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)

We’ve made it to the last week of 2015! That’s cause to celebrate!

How did your year go? Was it filled with love, adventure, and laughter? Was it laced with tears, challenges, and disappointments?

However your year went, I pray that you felt God’s almighty hand and presence with you all throughout your days. I hope you stopped and enjoyed the miraculous and lovely in your life, even in those ordinary moments in your day.

As I grow in the Lord, I’m realizing that God really is closer than we think. He is there in the good and bad times. And He is working all things together for our good as He promised in Romans 8:28.

All of our experiences (including the good, the bad, and the downright ugly) are needed to help to conform us into the image of Christ. That’s God’s ultimate goal for us.

Can you look back on your year and say that you drew closer to Jesus these last 365 days? Can you say that you’re a little more like Him now? Are you a little more patient, loving, or compassionate? Have your trust and faith in God increased? Have you served others?

If so, rejoice!

If not, take heart. You can ask God for His strength and grace to start being more kind and loving today and to help you again tomorrow and beyond.

Isn’t it great that God’s mercies are new every morning? Aren’t you glad we get a fresh start in 2016?

None of us will ever fully “arrive” at perfection while here on earth. It will take our whole lifetime to become more like Jesus, but God is loving and patient with us and won’t give up on us! God is too good!

We become more like Jesus by spending time with Him in prayer and reading the Bible. Thankfully, the Holy Spirit empowers us to live like Jesus. Our transformation happens little by little, day by day, and one decision after another.

This year has been an epic year for me for many reasons. It wasn’t easy, but it was filled with so many blessings! It was beautiful to see how encouraged people were by my book Waiting on God Well. If you’re going through a desert or winter season, I encourage you to read or re-read it!

And if you’re ready to make changes in the new year, than I invite you to learn how to have me as your Life Coach. I want to help you live out your God-given passion and purpose. I will be announcing more over the upcoming weeks so please stay tuned!

Thank you again for all of your support this year! I look forward to what’s ahead in 2016! The best is yet to come! Believe!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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For more encouragement, read my new book Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough! To learn how I can come alongside of you as your Life Coach or to invite me to speak at your event, visit my website www.aboundingfaith.com. Check out Abounding Faith’s NEW online store here. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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December 21, 2015December 21, 2015

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him

Amid the hustle and hurry of this time of the year, I hope you’ll stop and take many moments to remember the true meaning of Christmas! Let’s remember to seek God’s presence more than His presents!

Hope you enjoy another look at this video that I shot a few years ago at Rockefeller Center. Have a blessed Christmas! Happy Birthday, Jesus!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17)

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December 14, 2015December 14, 2015

Reflections on an Epic Year!

As 2015 is winding down, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what an amazing and blessed year I’ve had! It started out with my book launch for Waiting on God Well and my epic adventure throughout Europe!

It included leaving my full-time job to take faith step after faith step to walk out God’s call on my life and to focus on writing, speaking, life coaching, and creating an online store!

Along the way, I spent time with wonderful readers, was interviewed on TV, and got to meet Luis Palau again and T.D. Jakes!

I entered the world of Twitter and now have 500 followers! I also posted my 50th encouraging, short video on my YouTube Channel, and joined Instagram.

I even celebrated my birthday in a castle! I am in awe of all the Lord has allowed me to experience this year.

But before you think that an epic year equals an easy year, let me share that much of these breakthroughs I’ve had are a result of much prayer, waiting, and obeying God. There have been challenges and obstacles and more testing of my faith and patience this year, but despite all of that I choose to count my blessings and rejoice!

I’m grateful for all of your prayers and support! I pray that when you look back on your year, you will smile as well. And if it’s been more thorns than roses this year, I’d like to encourage you to say, “Hallelujah” anyway. Praise the Lord for who He is. Praise Him for what’s He’s done. Praise Him by faith for what He’s going to do!

Don’t let discouragement stop you in the middle of your story! Keep moving forward. Finish the year strong. Enjoy today. And even now, start praying and preparing for 2016.

When you think of me, please pray for me as I continue to plan for what’s next. Walking by faith isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! Amen?

Here’s a short video with more info about Abounding Faith’s new online store! Blessings!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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December 7, 2015December 7, 2015

Reader Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took a moment to fill out my very first Reader Survey! I’m grateful for your kind words and suggestions.

The overall consensus from those who filled out the survey was that you are being blessed by my work. Glory to God!

Here are a few reasons you gave for why you would “absolutely” recommend Waiting on God Well to others:

“It is inspiring and informative on how we should wait on God to speak and lead us.”
“It’s a great guide to learning how to wait. It gives biblical principles and examples as to what to do.”
“Packed with scriptures that help guide the reading.”

You are so kind! You also mentioned wanting to see more books and events. You shared that you’d like me to do a conference. You’d also like to see me delve into the Scriptures more, and to share more about using your spiritual gifts.

Your feedback will help me to prayerfully plan for next year and beyond!

Here are some overall thoughts you shared that really touched me:

“I have been Blessed from your site and the information you post.”
“I know you are doing a great job and God is extremely pleased.”
“Keep doing what God puts in your heart…”

At this point in my life, private me has no reason to write except to try to honor God’s call on my life and to bring Him glory! Your words and encouragement help to confirm that I am on the right path. Thank you!

By buying my book and shopping at Abounding Faith’s new online store, you are helping to fund the projects that I am taking faith step after faith step to complete. There is more on the way. Stay tuned for some upcoming announcements!

In the meantime, I’d like to celebrate my Waiting on God Well readers by sharing this collage! This is just a snapshot of all of you wonderful folks who have bought a copy for yourself and others. Thank You! Many blessings to you as you continue to walk by faith and wait on God well! Don’t quit in the middle of your story!

I love seeing reader pics, so please feel free to email a shot of you and your book to info@aboundingfaith.com or post it on my Waiting on God Well Facebook page!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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November 30, 2015November 30, 2015

Introducing Abounding Faith’s Online Store!

I’m excited to announce the launch of Abounding Faith’s online store! You can see all the designs here. The journals, mugs, greeting cards, T-Shirts, caps, and tote bags are inspired by my book Waiting on God Well and my website www.AboundingFaith.com. There’s also a collection inspired by my short-term missions trips.

To say that I am taking another step of faith is an understatement!

I pray these items will help inspire you as you walk by faith and wait on God well. I hope you find items for yourself and also great gifts for your loved ones.

Don’t worry, I plan to keep writing. I’m just delighted that the Lord is enlarging my territory! Glory to God!

I have wanted to create greeting cards for years! Probably since right after college. I’ve made several attempts over the years. The topics have changed. I’m thrilled that I can share these cards with you!

I love filling up blank journals. I pray you will have an abundance of thoughts and ideas to fill up these journals!

If you have ideas for items you’d like to see added to the online store, please leave a comment below or shoot me an email at info@aboundingfaith.com.

I’m so grateful to God for continuing to open doors for me! I’m also so thankful that you are on this journey with me!

Thank you again for your encouraging words, prayers, and feedback! I plan to share some of the results of my recent Reader Survey with you soon!

Many blessings to you! I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the new online store!

Let’s finish the year strong!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45)

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November 23, 2015

25 Reasons to Thank God Today and Every Day! (Revisited)

This is still one of my most popular posts. It originally ran on November 2013. It’s still true today. Many blessings to you on this Thanksgiving and beyond. God is Good! Let’s never get tired of counting our blessings!

I pray you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now let’s join David in proclaiming the following reasons to be grateful (I’ve bolded the 25 reasons for emphasis):

“Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

The Lord works righteousness

and justice for all the oppressed.

He made known his ways to Moses,

his deeds to the people of Israel:

The Lord is compassionate and gracious,

slow to anger, abounding in love.

He will not always accuse,

nor will he harbor his anger forever;

he does not treat us as our sins deserve

or repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is his love for those who fear him;

as far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion on his children,

so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

for he knows how we are formed,

he remembers that we are dust.

The life of mortals is like grass,

they flourish like a flower of the field;

the wind blows over it and it is gone,

and its place remembers it no more.

But from everlasting to everlasting

the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

with those who keep his covenant

and remember to obey his precepts.

The Lord has established his throne in heaven,

and his kingdom rules over all.

Praise the Lord, you his angels,

you mighty ones who do his bidding,

who obey his word.

Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,

you his servants who do his will.

Praise the Lord, all his works

everywhere in his dominion.

Praise the Lord, my soul.”

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November 16, 2015November 16, 2015

Thank You, Readers & Survey Reminder

This week I’m reflecting on the lovely time I had with the family and friends who attended my recent Waiting on God Well Book Talk and Signing event. I’m blessed that my parents were there. I’m touched by those who came and those who were praying for the success of the event. I’m delighted to hear how the book is touching lives. I’m grateful to my volunteers.

Here’s a pic from the event!

I’m encouraged to know that you are being blessed by my writing. I’m inspired to continue on this journey and follow as the Lord leads me. It makes me want to continue using my gifts to bring Glory to God!

A writer can write her heart out. There’s a joy in that, but it’s also sweet when someone actually reads your work and tells you that your writing has made a difference in his or her life!

If Waiting on God Well has blessed you, please let me know and tell others so they can be encouraged as they wait on God to move in their lives!

Thank you for connecting with me here on my blog, reading my book, and connecting with me on social media!

As I gear up for the upcoming year, I’d love to hear your feedback! If you haven’t taken my quick Reader Survey, please take a moment to fill it out before this Friday, November 20th. There’s only 10 questions in it. Click here, to check it out.

Many blessing to you! I’ll leave you with a quick video clip of me reading from the Foreword of Waiting on God Well from my recent book event:

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45

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November 9, 2015

Please Take My Short Reader Survey

As 2015 is winding down, I’m already looking forward to what’s ahead. I have lots of ideas for projects I’d like to work on, but I’d also like to hear from you. I hope you will help me create content that serves your needs and inspires you on your faith journey. Please take a few moments to answer my reader survey. This is your chance to share your thoughts on what’s working well and what can be improved. The survey has only 10 questions in it. Thank you in advance for sharing your feedback with me by Friday, November 20th. The best is yet to come! Blessings!

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45

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“Success & the Female Entrepreneur” Guest on Blab!

It was a delight to chat with Donna K. Woolam on her show “Success & the Female Entrepreneur” on Blab last Friday! I pray you are blessed by what we shared during our conversation.

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“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8)

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