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October 16, 2022
Inside the Writer’s Notebook: Why I Write (Part 1) – National Day on Writing
October 20 is the National Day on Writing. What a great time to share this post. Why I Write (Part 1) : Because God made me a writer. It’s as natural (and essential) for me as breathing and smiling… As a child, I kept diaries and made mini-magazines at home. I later got my master’s …
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October 9, 2022
Spanning the Globe – Roctober Edition
I’ve been blessed to travel the WORLD over the years for work, vacation and short-term missions trips. Oh, what a big and beautiful world it is … I never wanted to keep a tally of my travels because I wasn’t trying to reach a certain number by a certain timeframe. But I thought I’d finally …
Thoughts on Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) As you celebrate the rich and vibrant Latino/Hispanic culture, please keep in mind these friendly reminders: We’re a very diverse group. We come in all different shapes, sizes, colors and heights. We don’t all speak Spanish. We’re not all immigrants. Many of us were born here. Some of our families …
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October 2, 2022
Ladies, Join Us for the Upcoming Mighty Women of Valor NYSB Online Class
“It was a good lesson. I enjoyed it.” – Abounding Faith: Choosing Faith over Fear NYSB Student How are we already at the midway point of this semester? What a delightful time we’re having in class learning how God came through for men and women in the Bible. And it’s lovely having a student in …
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Happy Roctober!
Happy Roctober! Let the birthday celebrations begin. Guess I’ve always been fascinated with crowns lol … I’m loving this verse: “You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” (Isaiah 62:3 NIV) A future author was born this month … yup, here’s yours truly …
September 25, 2022
Keep Dreaming & Doing – Monday Motivation with Coach Nancy, Abounding Faith Coaching & Consulting
Hey Audacious Dreamers and Doers, I hope you’re having a wonderful September and a lovely start to fall! How is this new season going so far? Are you reaching your goals and staying on track? Or are you hitting walls and facing obstacles? If you’re going through a hard time, don’t quit. And don’t place …
September 18, 2022
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 …
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My Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Today is Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. It’s truly the end of an era (the second Elizabethan era to be exact) and a historic moment. Regardless of your thoughts about the monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II was truly a living legend. I’d like to take a moment to give honor to whom honor is due (Romans 13:7 …
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 – 10/15)
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 – 10/15) I’m kicking off this festive month by opening up my “Disney Vault” to share this Ode to Latino/a entertainers and elite athletes LONG before I was writing books, I was a journalist who got to meet plenty of celebs, Olympians, politicians, etc. Many of these pics have never been …
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September 11, 2022
Motivational Monday – Happy National Day of Encouragement
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 6:11 NIV) With all that’s going on in the world and even in our individual lives, it’s nice to be able to stop and celebrate the National Day of Encouragement. Every and any day can be a …
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