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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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8th Article on Charisma’s Website!

 

I’m delighted that SpiritLed Woman is running my 8th article on Charisma‘s website! God is Good! Praying this article encourages ladies and gents.

To read “3 Quick Keys to True Transparency,” click here.

If you’d like to read my previous articles on Charisma‘s website, you can type in may name in the author section here.

Blessings!

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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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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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Looking Back & Springing Forward – News About Abounding Faith’s Women’s Conference

 

I’m taking a moment to reflect on Abounding Faith’s Women’s Conference’s that have taken place in the spring.

As I look back at these smiling faces of just some of the lovely ladies who have attended Abounding Faith’s SOAR and Mighty Women of Valor conferences, I’m touched by the laughs and prayers and encouragement we’ve shared. We  know how to have a good time and how to enjoy great fellowship, food, prayer and wonderful prizes!

It’s odd to not have a conference this spring, but fear not. Ladies, this year Abounding Faith’s Women’s Conference will be held in October so please stay tuned. I’ll be sharing more details and info about Early Bird registration soon.

I appreciate your prayers as I plan for this year’s conference. It takes a village to host these events! If you’re interested in sponsoring the conference or volunteering at the event, please email info@aboundingfaith.com.

Now that it’s a new season, I’m working on a few projects. I’m looking forward to sharing more news with you.

Ladies and gents, if you’re being inspired by Abounding Faith’s books, events and more, I invite you to be part of this journey with me by becoming an Abounding Faith Dream Team member. You can learn more here.  It’s a great way to get involved in the work that God is doing through Abounding Faith. Let’s encourage people on their faith journey together!

Keep moving forward on your journey! Pray, Dream, Do and Repeat!

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7th Article on Charisma Magazine’s Website

I’m delighted that SpiritLed Woman is running another one of my articles on Charisma Magazine’s website! God is Good.

Praying you’re encouraged by this article about waiting on God, which you can read by clicking here.

If you’d like to read my previous articles on Charisma Magazines’s website, you can find them by clicking here.

Be Encouraged. When you wait on God, it’s not in vain! Blessings!

 

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Celebrating the Trio – Abounding Faith’s First 3 Books

I’m celebrating the Trio because Waiting on God Well, Abounding Faith and Crossing Your Jordan River were all released in March/April. God is Good!

I love looking back and reflecting on my launch events and seeing all those smiling faces! Each book has been a milestone for me. And I’m so grateful that God has allowed me to inspire others through through writing and speaking.

I’m still so touched to hear from readers who have been encouraged by the Trio. The Trio has encouraged Pastors, Pastors’ wives, chaplains, missionaries, ministry leaders and new believers.

The books are filled with Bible verses, insights I’ve learned along my faith journey, action step ideas and prayer prompts to help you keep moving forward on your faith journey.

I pray you’ll be inspired by the Trio and by my latest book, By Faith. May you be encouraged as you walk by faith and live your God-given dreams!

You can get all four books in print or on Kindle on Amazon and on Barnes & Noble’s website.

If these books have been a blessing to you, wonderful! Kind and short Amazon reviews are always welcome so others can find out about the Trio and be encouraged on their faith journey.

Thank you! Blessings!

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