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Mid-Year Check In – 2023

As you may know, my “One Word” for this year is Rejoice. God has given me much to rejoice about this first half of 2023

I’d like to share a few writing milestones and breakthroughs with you:

Book 6 Update: So much has been going on behind the scenes with Book 6. Lots of writing, revising, and editing going on. Lots of emails with my awesome team and a great meeting with my editor. I’m so looking forward to sharing more info about Book 6 with you (including the cover and title reveal) so please stay tuned! Be sure to sign up for my email list so you don’t miss a thing.

Our Daily Bread Update: I’m so thrilled and honored to be writing for Our Daily Bread‘s main devotional. My first two articles have been approved! Will definitely keep you posted on when my articles begin to be published.

NYSB Teaching Update: I’ve wrapped up teaching for the 2022-2023 school year. What a blessing it’s been to teach my five classes throughout the year. This June was the fourth June I’ve taught a Summer class. Glory! It’s so lovely to see how my students connect and encourage one another. Ladies, I hope you’ll join us this Fall for online classes. You and your friends can join from wherever you are in the world. My classes are usually on Tuesday evenings. Stay tuned for more info. including about my new class that’s just been added to the schedule!

This past June mi familia also got to celebrate that my nephew persevered through the pandemic and graduated high school with honors! Graduations are a big deal for mi familia. Grandpa would be so proud of his grandson.

Has this year been easy? Nope. But God’s grace is sufficient and His mercies are new every morning.

Thanks for your prayers and for rejoicing with me!

If you’re looking for encouragement as you walk by faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams, check out:

  • Abounding Faith’s FIVE Christian living books and devotionals on Amazon. They make great additions to your summer reading list. (Amazon Prime Day is July 11-12.)
  • Connect with Abounding Faith on Instagram or social media.
  • Consider having me as your Life Coach. I’d be delighted to prayerfully help you reach your breakthrough.

May the rest of our year be the best of our year!

To God be the Glory!

“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10)

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are 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.comThe “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

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Celebrating the Trio of Waiting on God Well, Abounding Faith & Crossing Your Jordan River Books

I’m still amazed that three of my five books were released three years in a row during March/April 🔥🔥🔥

The Trio of Waiting on God Well, Abounding Faith and Crossing Your Jordan River have inspired a diverse group of ministry leaders, Bible college and Bible school students and those just starting on their faith journey.

If you’ve been inspired and encouraged by the Trio, I’d love to know. Kind Amazon reviews and ratings are always appreciated as they help spread the word about these edifying books.

To celebrate the Trio, I’d like to share the following thoughts and memories:

Celebrating My Dear Dad – Books Edition 🎉: The Trio of Waiting on God Well, Abounding Faith and Crossing Your Jordan River were all released in the springtime 🙌

Love that my Dear Dad got to enjoy those milestones with me 💕

These are some very special photos 😍  The pic on the left is the day I first showed my Dad a copy of my very first book Waiting on God Well. The pic on the right is when my Dad drove me to a television studio where I was interviewed about my books. He’s holding a mug from Abounding Faith’s online store.

Being there to help your daughter celebrate special occasions and to support her in her God-given dreams. That’s My Dad 💖

I still remember these lovely words (above) my Pastor said to the congregation about Waiting on God Well. What an honor to get my Pastor’s blessing on my first book 💕 This was such a special moment.

He went to Heaven before my other books were released.

Grateful that his words and wisdom live on.

I pray YOU are blessed by the Bible verses, insights, action step ideas and prayer starters included in Abounding Faith’s FIVE Christian living books and devotionals.

If you’d like to show your support for this Christian Latina Author, a great way to do so is by buying copies of the Trio (and my other two books) on Amazon for you and your friends.

I appreciate your continued support and prayers, especially as I continue to work on Book 6 and more.

Enjoy this look back at the book trailer for Waiting on God Well: How to Prevent Breaking Down on Your Way to Your Breakthrough that has encouraged and inspired countless Readers as they’ve waited for a breakthrough in their ministry, career or personal life.

Let’s see what God does next!

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Grateful for YOU – Happy Thanksgiving!

Whether you’re one of my lovely Readers, students or have attended my past events or interact with me on social media/are part of my online community, I’m grateful for YOU! Gracias for your prayers and support 💕

If Abounding Faith’s books, blog, Abounding Faith for Today podcast, emails, social media posts, articles, events, YouTube videos, etc … have inspired or encouraged you, I’d love to know.

Kind Amazon reviews are always appreciated.

You can also share your thoughts in this super short survey.

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours!

P.S. – If you’re starting your Christmas shopping, Abounding Faith’s FIVE Christian living books and devotionals make wonderful and inspiring gifts for you and yours. You can find the empowering books on Amazon.

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My Second Article for Our Daily Bread’s Discovery Series Website

Hope you’re blessed by my second article for Our Daily Bread‘s Discovery Series website. Here’s the link to the “3 Keys to Evangelism – For Introverts” article.

Feel free to share this article widely.

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me 💕

Let’s see what God does next 🙏

If you’d like to read about my connection to Our Daily Bread, check out this blog post.

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Happy National Author’s Day, 11/1

INSIDE THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK: Why I Write (Part 2): People are hurting and need hope and encouragement. I write to help edify, encourage, empower and inspire you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams 🔥

I write to encourage you to taste and see that the Lord is good 🙌

Need a boost in your faith? Need some encouragement & inspiration? (Who doesn’t these days 🙏)

Get copies of Abounding Faith’s FIVE inspiring Christian living books and devotionals for you and your loved ones on Amazon.

Hope you’re blessed by Abounding Faith’s writing that includes uplifting books, blog posts, social media posts, articles, weekly emails and more …

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Motivational Monday with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting

Hey Audacious Dreamers and Doers, we’ve made it to lovely fall and October!

We’re in the home stretch of 2022.

How has 2022 been treating you?

If you’ve been experiencing lots of wins and breakthroughs, wonderful!

If you’ve been hitting wall after wall and obstacle after obstacle, I’m here to remind you …

Don’t Quit!

Don’t give up on that dream God has placed on your heart.

Even if it’s taking longer than you expected.

I hope these Motivational Monday posts have been inspiring you! If so, I’d love to know.

And if you’ve been thinking about contacting me to be your Life Coach and to help you prayerfully reach your breakthrough, what are you waiting for?

Today is a great day to DM me on Abounding Faith’s Instagram.

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what to do in this season, now is a good time to get some help.

I’d be delighted to come alongside you and coach you to your breakthrough.

As your Life Coach, I’d be honored to help you gain the clarity, confidence and courage to say yes to God’s call on your life.

I can prayerfully help you:

  • Discover your God-given gifts and purpose
  • Develop a personalized action plan so you can use your unique giftings and skills to impact and inspire others
  • Dare to live your God-given dreams and purpose and experience that breakthrough you’ve been longing for

If you dream of writing a book, but you’ve hit a brick wall with your work in progress and need some guidance from someone who has been down those roads before, I’d be delighted to answer your burning questions and help you break through that specific area you’re struggling with.

Learn more about the “Write that Book” Strategy Call right here.

You don’t have to struggle all alone.

If you’re feeling:

  • Stuck, stagnant or scared as you try to figure out your next steps
  • Confused, unsure or frustrated about how to move forward
  • Discouraged, disillusioned or doubting God’s call on your life

I’d be delighted to help you go from:

  • frazzled to focused
  • frustrated to fruitful
  • fearful to fierce

Let’s SOAR together in this new season!

Be fierce. Be faithful. Be fruitful. Be who God is calling you to be!

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Writing Breakthroughs with Our Daily Bread Ministries

I’m delighted to share my first article for Our Daily Bread‘s Discovery Series has been published on their website.

I hope you’re encouraged by the “3 Keys to Help You on Your Faith Journey” article.

Please encourage others by sharing this link with them.

Thanks for your prayers and for sharing this link far and wide.

I’m also excited to share …

I’ve also written the entry for Day 3 of Our Daily Bread‘s new “Serving Together” online reading plan for Hispanic Heritage Month. You can find the 10-day reading plan on YouVersion and on Our Daily Bread‘s app.

It’s my first time being part of a YouVersion reading plan. I wrote about the late Luis Palau, who I had the pleasure of meeting twice in NYC (pic below).

Please also share the reading plan near and far.

This September marks eight years since I won Our Daily Bread‘s Online Writing Contest for Readers (pic below).

That was such a delight and honor and such confirmation that I was on the “write” track with my writing career after my journalism days.

I’m thrilled that I’m now a contributing writer for Our Daily Bread‘s VOICES Collection and have written entries for their Rhythms of Rest devotional book and their On the Shoulder of Giants devotional booklet.

I’ve even done some marketing writing for ODB.

Only God could do all that!

I appreciate you staying on this faith journey with me!

I look forward to having more writing news to share with you soon. Blessings!

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Celebrating Writing Breakthrough

I’ve wanted to write for Our Daily Bread since before I won their Online Writing Contest for Readers in 2014. After years of praying and preparing … I’m thrilled to be a contributing writer for Our Daily Bread‘s VOICES Collection’s popular Rhythms of Rest and On the Shoulders of Giants devotionals. Thank you for your continued prayers and support! Let’s see what the Lord does next … to God be the Glory!

I’ve got great news to share about the special On the Shoulders of Giants devotional. It’s already their most successful Black History devotional! They’ve distributed more than 50,000 copies already and have back orders for more. God is Good!

You can still order FREE printed booklets here.

You can now also sign up for the online version here.

If you’re already reading through the devotional this month, let me know in the comments. And if you find my entry, I hope you’re blessed. P.S. My entry is on Wednesday, February 9.

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Musing on Writing and Season 2 of “The Chosen” TV Series

I finally started watching Season 2 of “The Chosen” the other day. It’s so great how they showed John feeling compelled to interview the others and to write, record, journal and document their memories and experiences and insights and thoughts after having been with Jesus .. I can sooo relate…. that’s what compels me to communicate the love of God through books and blog posts and social media posts and podcast episodes and YouTube videos and at in-person and virtual events and here and abroad, etc … (including pre-pandemic on street corners, subways and plazas in other countries, sometimes even in broken Spanish)… Oh my…

And over the years to family, friends, strangers, Bible college and Bible school students, United Nations workers, women in shelters, nursing home residents, the homeless, those young and older, men and women and children and teens …

WHY???

Because I’m called to tell others …

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

On a related note, I guess it’s also why I’ve enjoyed documenting and sharing stories and memories about my Dear Dad …

Writers WRITE. Communicators SPEAK. Reporters REPORT.

They also record & document and share memories… it’s what I do and how I’m wired. Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me!

Looking forward to sharing some updates with you soon about different projects I’m working on. In the meantime, you can read about some of my past experiences in By Faith: Adventures and Reflections on Walking With God Here and Abroad available on Amazon.

You can also check out the NEW and short Abounding Faith Books video right below.

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are 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.comThe “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

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3 Ways to Make the Rest of the Year the Best of Your Year

God’s plan for your life hasn’t changed. Even in 2020, the rest of your year can be the best of your year. If you need help moving forward by faith, here are three great options for you:

Keep Learning

If you’re yearning to live with passion and purpose, you’re invited to take the “Discovering Your God-Given Purpose” online course. This short and easy-to-follow online course will help empower, equip and encourage you as you discover and live out the call of God on your life. You can take the inspiring course at your own pace and from the comfort of your home. Learn more here.

Don’t Go it Alone

Feel stuck in a rut or confused about your next steps?  If you need help going from:

  • frazzled to focused
  • frustrated to fruitful
  • fearful to fierce

I’d be delighted to be your life coach to prayerfully help bring breakthrough, transformation and change to your life as well as:

  • Confidence
  • Confirmation
  • Clarity
  • Courage

You can learn more about personalized life coaching here.

Get Writing

Are you feeling called to honor God through writing a book but have gotten stuck along the way? As I gear up to release Book 5, there are lots of lessons I’ve learned over the years. I’d like to help you advance in your writing journey. If you’ve hit a brick wall with your work in progress and need some guidance from someone who has been down those roads before, I’d be delighted to answer your burning questions. For a limited time, I’m offering a “Write that Book” 1-hour strategy call so we can work together to uncover what is hindering and keeping you stuck with your current book project and map out a way for you to continue moving forward. Learn more here.

Don’t lose heart. God will see us through these tough times.

I’m cheering you on and would be thrilled to help you take steps towards your God-given dreams! Blessings!

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