Countdown to a God-Given Dream Come True (Part 1)

Will you rejoice with me? God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress, March 5, 2024) should be off to the printer as I write this!

What a long and winding journey it’s been to get to this place in my faith journey and writing career!

Ladies, lots of activity has been going on in the secret place to get this book ready for you.

God-Given Dreams is filled with encouragement, Bible verses, prayer starters and more to help spur you on as you dare to have the courage to live God’s plan for your life.

There’s been lots of praying and praising and dreaming with God.

There’s also been hours and hours at the computer throughout the year.

Writing. Editing. Revising. Proofreading.

Plans are underway for the marketing and promotion for the book’s spring release.

Plans are also underway for the audio version. More details to follow.

These are exciting times. Glory to God!

This audacious dreamer and doer is going into overdrive soon.

I’m realizing how much of a sprinter I am instead of a marathoner (figuratively speaking since I’m not much of a runner in real life).

When I see a to-do list that seems miles and miles long, I just want to bolt and start checking off all the tasks.

But I’ve learned the importance of pacing myself so I can persevere to the finish line of this particular race.

I’m a reflective person, so even now I’m taking time to stop and soak in all the steps in this particular book release journey.

What a difference it is to be gearing up for a book launch with the support of my wonderful editorial and marketing and publicity team.

Note: I said team.

I don’t get to say that much.

I’ve been on quite a solitary journey over the years.

I’m grateful to those who have stayed on this faith journey with me for years.

As I enter the marketing and promotional stage of this book journey, I’m reminded of my years as a communications specialist. I find it a bit surreal that I was the one doing media outreach and helping to coordinate media interviews for others.

I wasn’t thinking about writing books or being interviewed back then.

My writing was in hiding for years after God called me out of my journalism career.

But God had a plot twist for me.

Now I’m working on promotions for my upcoming book…

God has a sense of humor.

He’s been preparing me all this time for such a time as this.

Now this particular God-given dream is coming true.

And He’s been preparing you, His beloved daughter, for what He has in store for YOU!

I’m looking forward to continuing to encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love.

I hope you’ll preorder God-Given Dreams today for you and yours at any of the sites listed below.

What a statement it would make to the publishing world if everyone reading this blog post would preorder copies of this encouraging and empowering book!

I’ve got so much more to share as we get closer and closer to March 5.

Please stay tuned so you don’t miss any updates.

You and your friends or small group or women’s ministry can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

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SOAR – Motivational Monday with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting

Hey Audacious Dreamers & Doers, We’ve made it to December! How would you sum up 2023?

Did you stick to your “One Word” for the year?

Did you reach those goals you set in January?

If so, WONDERFUL!

If not, don’t worry.

What do you think is holding you back from living your God-Given Dreams?

If you’re ready to SOAR in 2024, I’d be delighted to be your life coach and help you experience the breakthrough you’ve been longing for.

You don’t have to go it alone.

As your private Life Coach, 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

I’d like to help you go from:

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

Learn more about individual Christian Life Coaching right here.

My coaching offerings may be changing in 2024, so stay tuned and definitely contact me sooner rather than later if you’re interested in hiring me as your Life Coach.

Let’s SOAR in 2024!

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

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God-Given Dreams Book Update & Happy Cyber Monday

Will you rejoice with me? I’m so excited … I recently had a great marketing meeting for God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress, March 5, 2024) 🙌

Ladies, there’s so much goodness and inspiration coming your way 🔥

Stay tuned for updates and more.

I hope you’ll show your support by pre-ordering God-Given Dreams today for you and yours (links below). And please help spread the word about this empowering book.

Thanks for your prayers 🙏 To God be the Glory 🔥

Happy Cyber Monday!

You can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

When you preorder God-Given Dreams, you’re letting your voice be heard and sending a message to the publishing world that books like God-Given Dreams matter.

I’m looking forward to sharing more details with you soon.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for You & Your Reader Survey Feedback

As you get ready for your Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for all your support, prayers and encouragement!

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me!

I’m grateful that I get to encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams!

I hope my books, blog, Abounding Faith for Today podcast, YouTube channel, social media posts, emails and more are encouraging and inspiring you.

If so, I would appreciate it very much if you would take a few quick minutes to fill out this year’s Abounding Faith Reader Survey. It’s super quick and you don’t need to include your name.

I value your feedback. Your kind and thoughtful feedback is important to me and helps to encourage me as I prepare for next year and beyond.

Please send me your thoughts by Friday, December 1st.

I would appreciate your prayers as I plan for 2024 and beyond.

May you have many reasons to rejoice and to be grateful to God this Thanksgiving! Continued blessings to you and yours!

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Look Up – Motivational Monday with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting

Hi Audacious Dreamers & Doers, How is 2023 already winding down? How has your year been going?

What are you grateful for this year?

If your circumstances have you feeling down, I’d like to encourage you to LOOK UP! As it says in Psalm 121, our help comes from the Lord!

If you’re ready to take prayerful steps toward your God-given goals and would like help gaining clarity, confidence and courage as you step out in faith and prepare for your breakthrough, I’d be delighted to be your Life Coach.

You don’t have to go it alone.

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

I’d like to help you go from:

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

Learn more about Christian Life Coaching right here.

If you’re feeling called to write a book and need some help with the process that can be overwhelming, check out the “Write that Book” strategy call and Book Writing Coaching programs I offer.

Let’s SOAR together in 2023 and beyond!

Let’s make the rest of the year the best of the year.

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

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Happy National Author’s Day 2023 & God-Given Dreams Book Update

On this National Author’s Day (November 1st), I’m rejoicing that I know the joys and challenges of being an indie author of five Christian living books and devotionals and that I’m experiencing what it’s like to be a traditionally published author.

I’m so blessed and grateful that God has created, called and chosen me to be an author who can help inspire and encourage you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love.

I’m so excited that God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) will be released on March 5, 2024!

I’m also excited to share that God-Given Dreams will be my first book that will be available as an audio version in English. Will share more details as I get them.

Will you join me in praying that women near and far will be encouraged, empowered and inspired by God-Given Dreams?

God-Given Dreams is already available for preorder. When you preorder God-Given Dreams for you and yours, you’re showing your support for writers like this Christian Latina Author and sending a message to the publishing world that books like God-Given Dreams matter.

You can preorder God-Given Dreams today on:

I’m looking forward to sharing more details with you soon.

To God be the Glory!

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NIV)

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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.™

Ladies, Join Us for the Mighty Women of Valor NYSB Online Course Starting 11/7

What a blessing it is to be a Bible school instructor!

I’m looking forward to meeting my new students soon.

Ladies, I hope you’ll join us for the Mighty Women of Valor NYSB online course starting the evening of Tuesday, November 7.

This is a great way to grow in your faith and love for God.

You and your gal pals can join us from anywhere in the world. Learn more right here.

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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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Details about My Upcoming Book God-Given Dreams (NavPress/Tyndale Alliance) [VIDEO]

I’m sharing a few details about God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose in this short video. I’m thrilled to be working on this book with my fantastic team at the NavPress/Tyndale Alliance. God-Given Dreams will be released on March 5, 2024 and is already available for preorder. Keep reading for more info.

What an honor to be listed on NavPress’ & Tyndale’s author pages! Click here to get a glance at my bio.

As a young journaler and aspiring writer and even as a working journalist, I didn’t dream of writing books …

But God had a plot twist for me …

This is part of God’s dream for me.

Thanks for your prayers and support!

I pray this book will help YOU live out God’s call on your life.

It’s written for such a time as this 🔥

God-Given Dreams is in the final edits (galleys) stage. I’m getting great feedback from my editors, marketing team and my endorsers.

I’ll show you a sneak peek of the back cover soon.

As I mentioned, God-Given Dreams is available for preorder. When you preorder God-Given Dreams for you and yours, you’re showing your support for writers like this Christian Latina Author and sending a message to the publishing world that books like God-Given Dreams are needed and wanted.

You can preorder God-Given Dreams on:

I’m looking forward to sharing more details with you.

Will you join me in praying that women near and far will be blessed by God-Given Dreams?

To God be the Glory!

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NIV)

Are you part of my email community? Join my email community to get updates about my forthcoming book and other projects I’m working on as well as encouragement sent straight to your inbox. Sign up right here and get access to a free gift.

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.™

Happy Roctober 2023 – Rejoicing & Celebrating Some Birthday Fun

My birthday is this month, so I’m having same Roctober fun. Enjoy these birthday-themed posts I’m sharing on social media.

A journaler turned journalist turned author was born this month 🎉

I’m about 3 months old in the picture on the left (above).

I’m around 1 years old in the pic on the right where I’m scribbling. My Mom took this shot. It’s the first and one of the only pics of me ✍️✍️✍️

You can read more about my writing and faith journey in God-Given Dreams (NavPress/Tyndale Alliance, March 5, 2024).

If you’re looking for ways to help celebrate my birthday, a great way is to show your support by preordering copies of my upcoming book God-Given Dreams  (NavPress/Tyndale Alliance) for yourself and to give away as gifts to family and friends or nonprofits. God-Given Dreams is available for preorder on a few sites including Amazon (NOTE: Amazon Prime Day is October 10-11.)

Preorders are so important in the publishing world. They show publishers that books like God-Given Dreams matter!

Cue the mariachis 🎉 Welcome to Roctober 🎉 I’m celebrating another year of life by God’s grace this month 🙌 My birth month celebrations start … now👸🏻(LOL only two of these crowns & the cloud were for my birthday. The rest are for a special occasion and just ordinary days 👑😎)

I’m royalty because I’m the Beloved Daughter of the KING of kings 🙌

Three Cheers with Lemonade for this Month’s Birthday Girl 🎉🎉🎉💃💃💃Celebrating My Dear Dad: Roctober Edition: This pic “happened” to come up as a memory recently and it made me smile. We were actually celebrating my bday with mi familia in this pic. My Dad LOVED celebrating our birthdays and in later years got a kick out of saying “Happy Birth Month” to me. LOL We’d celebrate at the beginning and end of the month and sometimes in between😀 My Dad reveled in family, food and fiestas. My birthdays started out with McDonald’s parties and somewhere around my teen years I would be MORTIFIED when mariachis would pop out of nowhere at the restaurants. As an adult, I learned to appreciate the mariachis more. LOL Aww, rejoicing in celebrating the birth of his second daughter… That’s My Dad 💖

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