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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Get to Know Abounding Faith – Updated Promo Videos

Get to know Abounding Faith through this updated short video. May Abounding Faith’s books, podcast, YouTube channel and more encourage you as you walk by faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams 🔥

If you’re looking for a speaker for your upcoming event, check out my updated speaker video. I’ve spoken:

🔥 at pulpits and podiums

🔥 as a guest speaker at church and chapel services and gatherings

🔥 at my conferences and events

🔥 on street corners here and abroad

🔥 in subway stations

🔥 in classrooms

🔥 in virtual classrooms, Zooms and Facebook lives

🔥 at small group meetings

🔥 I’ve also been interviewed on podcasts, local TV, online, etc …

I never take it lightly when I’m writing or speaking about God and encouraging people to live by abounding faith, hope and love and to dare to live their God-given dreams. Whether I’m speaking to a large group or speaking one-on-one to someone, it’s an honor and a privilege. Learn more about inviting me to speak to your group at my Speaker page.

Note: I’m still mainly focused on virtual events, but would love to hear about your event.

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Abounding Faith in the Media

Abounding Faith’s Media Page is now updated 🎉 Be encouraged and inspired by some of the podcasts and media outlets I’ve been interviewed on and some of the articles I’ve written for Our Daily Bread’s Discovery Series website and Charisma’s website.

Abounding Faith empowers and equips you to stand firm in your faith through uplifting and Bible-based Christian living books, Christian Life Coaching, the Abounding Faith for Today podcast, online training, events and more. May your faith be fueled, your hope ignited and your heart set ablaze with the love of God!

If you’d like to invite me to speak to your group or to be a guest on your show or podcast, message me. You can learn more on my Speaker page.

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Encouraging My Friends at The Bowery Mission

What a joy and honor to get to share an encouraging word with my friends at The Bowery Mission during their virtual All Staff Devotions last week!

It’s always an honor to get to encourage and inspire groups 🔥

I was delighted to share an entry from Feisty Faith with them.

Along with sharing an encouraging Feisty Faith entry with the The Bowery’s staff, I’m also teaching an online class at the New York School of the Bible based on Feisty Faith and I do a monthly devotional via Facebook Live for an online global group of Christian Women Entrepreneurs.

Only God could do this!

You can get copies of the encouraging Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day 365-day devotional for you and yours on Amazon.

If you’d like to invite me to speak an encouraging word to your online group, check out my Speaker page and message me on Instagram.

You can learn more about the incredible work The Bowery Mission has been doing for more than 150 years here.

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Guest on the She Impacts Culture Podcast (Part 2)

Part 2 of my lovely conversation on the She Impacts Culture podcast is now live 🔥

Here’s more about Episode 71 straight from host Dr. Jen Bennett:

💥 Thinking of making a career switch?

💥 Want to live the adventure God has for you but not sure how to navigate the fear, doubt, and worry that creeps in?

💥 Want to dream again, but you’re unsure where or how to start due to past hurts and disappointments?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then episode #71 of the #SheImpactsCulture podcast is for you!

I’m excited to continue my conversation with Nancy Gavilanes on professional dreams, work, and faith!

Hope you’re blessed and encouraged by our conversation. Listen on your favorite platform or click this link and be sure to tell your friends.

P.S. If you’d like to invite me to be a guest on your podcast, DM me on Abounding Faith’s Instagram for more info and feel free to check out Abounding Faith’s Media Page for other interviews I’ve done and articles I’ve written.

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Guest on the She Impacts Culture Podcast

What a blessing to be a guest on the She Impacts Culture podcast 🙌 Part 1 of my fascinating conversation with Dr. Jen Bennett is now live 🔥

Here’s more about the episode straight from the host:

Wow! I can’t believe we’ve made it to the 70th episode of the #SheImpactsCulture podcast! And today, you are in for a treat! Friends, if you are a dreamer and a doer, and if you enjoy achievement and accomplishments (like me), you will love this episode!

My guest, Nancy Gavilanes, and I specifically chat through:

💥 The top 3 warning signs for when achievement and accomplishments have become our idol

💥 How to not allow the desire for more to become our idol

💥 Setting healthy boundaries between moving forward in our work and being content with where God has us

💥 How to surrender our professional dreams to God

Friends, we live in a very achievement, driven world. If we’re not careful, we will find our identity is tied to what we achieve and accomplish. This episode will encourage you to place your professional dreams in the hands of Jesus and to trust the journey that He has you on.

Hope you’re blessed and encouraged by our conversation. Listen on your favorite platform or click this link and be sure to tell your friends.

P.S. If you’d like to invite me to be a guest on your podcast, DM me on Abounding Faith’s Instagram for more info and feel free to check out Abounding Faith’s Media Page for other interviews I’ve done and articles I’ve written.

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Celebrating the 40th Episode of the Abounding Faith for Today Podcast

Please join me in celebrating the 40th episode of the Abounding Faith for Today Podcast!

This introverted INFJ (who isn’t very techie) didn’t know how she would feel about hosting and producing a podcast. This former journalist didn’t have any radio or podcasting experience (and this was way before the pandemic podcast boom).

My comfort zone is behind a computer or with my pen in hand.

But God!

I kept feeling drawn to speak …

God has called me to write and speak for His glory. So, I’ve gotten more comfortable behind the mic whether it’s been at live events and services (pre-pandemic), on camera or simply just with my microphone.

This exhorter and evangelist delights in encouraging YOU as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams.

I’ve shared some of my favorite Bible verses, excerpts from my five Christian living books and devotionals, thoughts on grief and loads of encouragement and prayers in the different episodes and during my Feisty Faith Chats. I’ve also delighted in sharing empowering messages during my Motivational Monday Coaching Messages.

You can check out this edifying and uplifting podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts including:


I’d love to know if you have a fave episode or what you enjoy doing while you’re listening to the episodes. Leave a comment here or on Abounding Faith’s Instagram.


I’m grateful to all my podcast listeners near and far. Thank you for supporting and praying for this Christian Latina Author, Speaker and Podcast Host & Producer.


I’ll keep writing and speaking as long as God keeps giving me something to say.


If the podcast is inspiring you, please subscribe, leave a kind review and rating and share the podcast with others who could use this Bible-based encouragement.

Another great way to show your appreciation for the podcast is by buying the show’s creator a coffee, or two, or more right here.

If you have ideas or suggestions for future episodes, DM me on Abounding Faith’s Instagram. Blessings!

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Debuted as a Devotional Message Team Member for My CWEN Sisters

What an honor and delight to help encourage and empower my CWEN sisters last Thursday during my debut as a member of their Devotional Message Team. I’ll be sharing inspiring messages twice a month based on entries from the Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day 365-day devotional (available on Amazon).

Over the years since that spectacular September when God chased me down in Sydney, I’ve had the great honor and privilege of ministering to a diverse group of people including:

  • Christian college and Bible school students
  • Christians working at the United Nations
  • Strangers on the street during outreaches
  • Women in shelters
  • The homeless and needy on the street and in soup kitchens/shelters
  • Nursing home residents
  • Youth and adults in Brazil, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Honduras and Peru
  • My peers and church family and friends, etc…

I’m so grateful my Readers (who are located on 5 continents, in 10 countries outside of the U.S. and in 15 states) and those who have attended my events are a beautiful mix of women and men of diverse backgrounds, ages and life stages. Abounding Faith’s Bible-based books have encouraged Pastors, Pastors’ wives, missionaries, chaplains, Sunday school teachers, Christian counselors and Ministry Leaders as well as new believers.

I now have the great delight of helping to encourage and empower Christian female entrepreneurs near and far through online devotional messages.

WHY am I sharing this?

Wanna know what I’ve noticed?

Regardless of a person’s age, title, experience, background or bank account …

People are hurting. People need the Lord!

I’m honored whenever the Lord sees fit to use me to help touch even one soul, whether it’s in person, virtually or through my writing…

to God be the Glory!

I appreciate your continued prayers and support and encouragement as I live out God’s call on my life in this season.

God knows what’s on the other side of our YES!

If you’d like to read about some of the lovely people I’ve met near and far, check out By Faith: Adventures and Reflections on Walking With God Here and Abroad.

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

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Leadership Lessons From the Life of Ruth – Podcast & Blog Link

What a delight it was to teach leadership lessons based on the life of Ruth at a recent seminar hosted by my friends at WOW! Women of Wonder. You can check out the podcast episode and blog post by clicking here.

I’m grateful for the lovely feedback I received about this seminar and for the kind words from my friends at WOW! (below) about having me teach this seminar. To learn more about inviting me to speak at your next virtual event, click here.

Blessings to you as you prepare for Christmas and to end the year strong!

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Speaking at WOW! Virtual Seminar Tomorrow Tuesday, November 10

I’m so delighted and honored to be speaking tomorrow at the WOW! virtual seminar from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. You’re invited to join us via Zoom as I share a few leadership lessons we can glean from the life of Ruth. You can sign up for this FREE seminar right here. Hope to see you and your friends there.