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Reflections on Teaching the Abounding Faith Class at a Local Bible School

“Taking this course changed my life.” – Student, Abounding Faith: Believing God for the Impossible class

I’m still in awe of the beautiful feedback I got from the lovely ladies in my Abounding Faith: Believing God for the Impossible summer class at the New York School of the Bible (NYSB).

What a blessing it was to teach a class based on one of my books at the same Bible school I attended a few years ago!

It was a joy and honor to encourage my students to BELIEVE!

I’m overwhelmed by their feedback.

The same student quoted above said reading the Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible devotional helped to awaken barren places in her life and helped her be content in other areas of her life.

Another student is hoping there will be an Abounding Faith Part 2 class.

To my delight, I kept gaining students as the weeks went on instead of losing students during the beautiful summer Saturdays in NYC.

I was stunned when one lady showed up during the last class and announced, “I’m prepared to fail this class because I haven’t been able to make it the other weeks, but I had to come to meet you. You were so vibrant on the phone.”

I’m speechless. The Lord loves to surprise me!

The women were sweet, smart and studious. We had lively and heartfelt discussions about the Bible heroes we covered in class and about what God was stirring in our hearts.

One student said that as she was reading the Abounding Faith book, she felt the Lord calling her to pursue her bachelor’s degree and get better prepared for her future ministry work. Amazing!

Others shared how they were encouraged by the Bible heroes they read about and were challenged  by the reflection questions in the Abounding Faith devotional.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from teaching a summer class on Saturday mornings in June. I didn’t know who would show up and how it would go, but God provided the students and met us in class each week.

I’ve been at podiums and pulpits at churches and chapel services lately.  I’m grateful that God saw it fit for me to reenter the classroom setting.

Back when I was a student in this very same room, I never dreamed that one day I’d return as a member of the faculty. I’m honored that the NYSB gave me this opportunity to teach a class based on one of my books.

I’m also honored to have gotten to inspire my faithful students.

Only God knows what’s next…. thank you for your prayers and encouragement!

If you’d like to get a copy of Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible, you can find it in print or on Kindle on Amazon.

If you’d like to invite me to speak at your church, school, conference, chapel service or other event, you can learn more here.

 

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Early Bird Rate for Abounding Faith’s BELOVED Women’s Conference Ends this Sunday

The Early Bird rate for Abounding Faith’s BELOVED Women’s Conference ends this Sunday, June 30.

Local Ladies, you are invited to this encouraging and empowering conference designed to equip and inspire you as you walk by faith and live your God-given dreams! Come enjoy this uplifting and special time of fellowship among your sisters in Christ of diverse backgrounds, ages and churches.

*** 1 guest will win a partial scholarship to Nyack College’s Seminary, College or Graduate School! Will it be YOU?

Come with your gal pals and small group members or solo and ready to make new friends.

Space is limited. Register today by clicking here.

Below is a super short video of the beautiful time we have at Abounding Faith’s Women’s Conferences. Hope to see YOU there!

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What’s Your Story?

After I felt the Lord ask me to lay down my journalism career, my writing went into hiding for y-e-a-r-s. But for some reason, I couldn’t shake the feeling that one day God would ask me to pick up my pen and write for His glory.

I’m in awe as I look at Books 1 – 4 displayed with my flyer for Abounding Faith’s third Women’s Conference. This pic was taken in my classroom where I’m teaching Abounding Faith: Believing God for the Impossible, a summer class for women at the New York School of the Bible based on my book Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible!.

I’m so touched that the Abounding Faith devotional is inspiring my students  here in NYC, Crossing Your Jordan River is encouraging a reader who just opened a transitional home for women in Chattanooga, TN, By Faith has been endorsed by the President of Nyack College and others and Waiting on God Well continues to inspire people years after its release.

All of this helps to encourage me as I work on Book 5!  God is Good!

What a privilege it is to write uplifting books that encourage readers as they walk by faith and live their God-given dreams! It’s a joy and honor to write faith-filled books that help to bring hope to hurting hearts and that inspire Pastors, Pastors’ wives, ministry leaders and new believers.

As I meet my readers and others, I keep coming across people who say they feel called to write a book.

It’s got me wondering …

What’s your story?

If you’re dreaming of honoring God through writing a book, I’d be delighted to help you navigate the process of going from idea to book. There are many steps along the path, which I’m now traveling for the fifth time.

If you have burning questions about your book project, I’d be happy to hop on a 1-hour strategy call to help you bring your book to life. You can learn more about my Book Writing Consulting and Coaching sessions here.

Sometimes all you need is a little prayerful coaching and encouragement from someone who is experienced and has traversed similar roads.

Blessings to you on your book writing journey, and thanks for being part of my faith journey!

 

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Abounding Faith Class in Full Swing at the New York School of the Bible

What an honor it was to teach my very first Abounding Faith: Believing God for the Impossible class at the New York School of the Bible (NYSB)!

There was a sweet spirit among the lovely ladies who attended the first class this past Saturday.

I think my late Senior Pastor would be proud to know that I’m teaching at the same Bible school he suggested I attend a few years ago.

What a joy to get to encourage others in their faith by sharing some of the lessons I learned while writing my second book Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible! (Available on Amazon).

Local Ladies, there’s still time to sign up for the remaining three classes. Come and be encouraged in your faith! You can register today.

Here’s a few pics of me in teacher mode. God is Good!

God continues to surprise me in delightful ways. I hope you’re having a wonderful unofficial start to your summer as well. Blessings!

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Inspiring Author, Speaker and Evangelist for Your Next Event

“An anointed woman of God, filled with love, light, and life! We were blessed and honored to have Nancy Gavilanes speak at our Chapel Service. She touches each person who hears her.”
– Yvette King, Chaplain, The Bowery Mission

I’m delighted to share this super short video about some of the speaking God is calling me to do in this season.

I would be honored to encourage and empower your group as they walk by faith and live their God-given dreams. I’d be thrilled to share a Bible-based message at your church, school, conference, retreat or outreach event.

Your group will be inspired and filled with hope. They will be encouraged in their faith and reminded that nothing is impossible with God!

To learn more about the topics I cover and how to invite me to your next event, visit my Speaking page.

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me. To God be the Glory!

“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”  (Romans 10:14-15 NIV)

 

Scriptures 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.com. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

 

 

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Almost Time to Teach My Summer Class at the New School of The Bible

How surreal it was to return to the New York School of the Bible (NYSB) the other day and to be welcomed back as a member of their faculty. God is Good!
 
Back when I was a student there and even when I was writing Abounding Faith, I never thought I’d be teaching a class based on one of my books. I delight in God’s surprises!
 
Local Ladies, come be encouraged in your faith this June. Learn more about the Abounding Faith: Believing God for the Impossible class by clicking here.
 
Can’t make it to the class? You can order a copy of Abounding Faith in print or on Kindle on Amazon.
 
To learn more about the NYSB, check out this video. Blessings!

 

P.S. Fellas, I hope you’ll be praying for this special class and will help spread the word to the local ladies in your life.

 

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NEWS – Teaching Summer Class at The New York School of the Bible!

 

I’m so honored and humbled to share that I will be teaching a class for women this June at the New York School of the Bible (NYSB). The class will be based on my second book, Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible!

God is so Good!

You can read the course description by clicking here. The class will be held on the following Saturdays: Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15 and Jun 22 from 9 am to 11:45 am.

Local Ladies, I invite you to register today! Come be inspired and encouraged in your faith along with your sisters in Christ.

I took classes at the NYSB during a pivotal time in my life. I gained valuable knowledge and skills that helped launch me into this season of my faith and writing journey.

I’m delighted to go back to the NYSB as a member of their faculty.

Ladies, we’re going to have a special time in the presence of the Lord. Register today by clicking here. I’m looking forward to seeing you there, and I’m already praying for you!

If you’d like to learn more about the wonderful work God is doing at the NYSB, please see the video below.

God is moving. Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement!

P.S. Fellas, I hope you’ll be praying for this special class and will help spread the word to the local ladies in your life.

 

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Announcing Abounding Faith’s BELOVED Women’s Conference

You’re invited to Abounding Faith’s BELOVED Women’s Conference! This encouraging and empowering event is designed to inspire you and fill you with hope as you walk by faith and live your God-given dreams!

Come be a part of this intimate and interactive event for dynamic women of different ages, backgrounds and from different churches in NYC!

Be refreshed by an uplifting and insightful Bible-based message and be renewed by this time of connecting and praying with your sisters in Christ and enjoying sweet fellowship over light breakfast.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Nyack College as the Presenting Sponsor and excited that they are once again offering a partial scholarship to their college, seminary or graduate school to one conference attendee!

There will also be additional giveaways and the opportunity to buy copies of By Faith, Crossing Your Jordan River, Abounding Faith and Waiting on God Well that have inspired Pastors, Pastors’ wives, chaplains, missionaries, ministry leaders and new believers.

Woman of God, you won’t want to miss this lovely experience! It’s always a special time when God’s daughters get together.

Space is limited. Sign up today at the special Early Bird rate of just $25. This special rate lasts only until Sunday, June 30.

You can learn more about this inspiring event and the exciting scholarship opportunity as well as reserve your spot by clicking here.

Hope to see you and your gal pals and small group members there! I’ll be sharing more details as the date gets closer. Blessings!

***If you’re interested in sponsoring this dynamic event, email info@AboundingFaith.com.

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He is Risen!

As you reflect on the life and death of Jesus and all His teachings, ministry and miracles, be super encouraged that we serve a risen Savior!

That’s the message of hope I’m sharing in this short and uplifting video I shot a few years ago. To find more short and encouraging videos shot here and abroad, visit Abounding Faith’s YouTube Channel by clicking here.

May you have a very blessed Holy Week! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

“In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” (Luke 24:5-7 NIV)

 

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Reflections on Being Back at the Pulpit Upstate

What a delight and honor to preach and lead the service on a recent Sunday for my friends at Central Delaware Trinity Covenant! This was my fifth consecutive year ministering to this lovely congregation.

I could sorta kinda get used to being at the pulpit… but only as the Lord leads!

What a privilege to get to do everything from prayerfully choosing the bulletin cover and hymns to bringing the sermon, praying for the congregation and the offering and also greeting everyone on the way out!

Last time I was with this congregation it was the Christmas season. This time it was Lent. God is Good!

What a joy to get to minister at all three of Central Delaware Trinity Covenant’s beautiful churches over the years! What a blessing to be there in every season.

It was also a delight to get to see my friends and to celebrate Maple Day by enjoying a pancake breakfast at the local high school and visiting a few sap houses.

What a great way to ring in spring and close out Women’s History Month! I pray continued blessings to the Central Delaware Trinity Covenant congregation!

If you would like to invite me to speak at your church, school, conference, retreat or outreach event, etc., you can learn more by clicking here.

FYI, I have a few more exciting announcements coming up about different projects I’m working on so please stay tuned! God is Good!

 

 

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