Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Abounding Faith Devotional (Book 2) by Nancy Gavilanes

Happy 10th Anniversary to Abounding Faith: 30 Bible Heroes Who Will Inspire You to Believe God for the Impossible (Book 2)!

Long before I wrote God-Given Dreams (NavPress) or contributed to a book by Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Voices Collection or was writing for the global Our Daily Bread devotional, I was quietly writing my 2nd of 5 indie books.

And long before that, I was a young journaler turned journalist who answered the call to follow God and to lay down my journalism career.

After years of my writing being in hiding, I felt God calling me to write and speak for His glory.

That’s what started me on this faith writing journey.

I’m so grateful to be in that season now.

Back when I was writing Waiting on God Well (Book 1), I was also working on Book 2.

Waiting on God Well focused on parts of my faith story.

I also wanted to share the stories of some of the people in the Bible who have inspired me.

Writing the Abounding Faith 30-day devotional was tougher than I expected.

Choosing the Bible heroes to include came pretty smoothly. I had gained much strength and courage from them.

Working on the manuscript required much prayer, focus and study.

When it was all said and done, I had a lovely balance of men and women from the Old and New Testament.

And people still remark about how much they like the different adjectives I use to describe each Bible Hero’s faith.

I chose the mountain top with the sun shining as the cover image to symbolize the tough climbs we face in life.

I included reflection questions and prayer starters (with space to journal) so Readers could reflect and interact with the devotional.

I also included 10 Bible verses to help stir up your faith.

I prayed the book would inspire Readers.

I’m so glad my Dear Dad was able to celebrate the release of Book 2 at the book launch event.

I’m also grateful to my Mom and the friends who celebrated with me.

Enjoy this short video with a few Abounding Faith (Book 2) highlights.

I had NO idea three years later, God would allow me to teach a course based on Abounding Faith at a Bible school!

What a blessing it was to teach my first summer course in person!

And what an honor to teach the class virtually for the first time during the heartbreaking and chaotic summer of 2020 (when I even had a student in Taiwan join us).

And what a blessing that 7 years later, I’m still a Bible school instructor now teaching up to 6 different online courses!

Only God could think of this and make it happen!

Abounding Faith (Book 2) became part of The Trio that would come out one spring after another for three years (from 2015 – 2017).

All my books are special to me for different reasons.

I’m so glad Abounding Faith continues to inspire my Bible school students and Readers near and far.

Writing a 30 day devotional was challenging enough. I also had no idea that a few years later, after much encouragement from my Mom, I’d write Feisty Faith, a 365-day devotional.

But God knew.

Will you help me celebrate Book 2’s milestone?

If you haven’t read Abounding Faith, I encourage you to grab your copy today on Amazon.

If Abounding Faith has encouraged you, I’d love to know. Please leave a kind rating and review on Amazon or Goodreads so more Readers can find out about this empowering book.

Or please let me know on Abounding Faith’s social media.

You can find my books on Amazon.

I so appreciate your prayers and support. Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me!

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

If you’re looking to experience spiritual growth in 2026, keep reading your Bible and praying and feel free to connect with me in the following ways:

• Insightful Our Daily Bread Devotional Articles – There’s usually at least one of my devotional articles in the monthly Our Daily Bread devotional that’s translated into more than 50 languages and available worldwide in print and online. You can read my past devotional articles and an article written about me where I get to share parts of my testimony here. 
• 6 Faith-Fueling Books – God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) is available widely and my first five books are available on Amazon right here.
• Uplifting Abounding Faith for Today Podcast – My podcast, which was named “A 2025 Rising Star” and “A 2025 Binged Show” by Spotify for Creators. is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
• Edifying Social Media – Follow Abounding Faith on Instagram, Facebook or X.
• Faith-Fueling YouTube Channel – Check out the more than 150 videos shot here and abroad on Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel right here.
• This Inspiring MiraculousLovely.com Blog – Now in its 13th Year by the Grace of God! It’s still updated on Mondays.
• Empowering Life Coaching – I’d be delighted to coach you through to your breakthrough.Learn more right here.

WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

If you’re being encouraged and inspired by my writing, speaking, social media posts and more, here’s a few ways to show your support:

• Follow Abounding Faith on social media and Like, Comment and Share posts with others.
• Buy my books for you and yours and leave a kind rating and review on Amazon or Goodreads.
• Join Abounding Faith’s Email Community right here.
• Subscribe to the Abounding Faith for Today podcast and Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel.
• Invite me to speak to your online group/event or invite me on your podcast.
• Buy me 1, 2 or more virtual coffees right here or join Abounding Faith’s Dream Team on Patreon.

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