Biography:

Nancy Arant Williams and her husband are Nebraska natives, who retired to Missouri. They have two grown children and six wonderful grandchildren who live in Nebraska. Her interests include quilts, decorating, wire art and reading.   

Let me tell you a little about myself...

I was born into a Christian home, where my parents loved Jesus, but Mother had very high expectations of herself and us children. Appearance was everything. From all outward appearances, we were a beautiful, happy family, but we children were dying inside. Perfection was presented as something God demanded, and scripture, taken out of context in my church, even supported that deadly philosophy.

I think I was two or three years old, when I suddenly realized Mother could not love me unless I became exactly the person she demanded. So I did exactly that. My entire life revolved around pleasing her, simply to be accepted and to receive love. I didn't realize it, but I was living by those same rules. Perfection was the goal, and I could never reach it, no matter how hard I tried.

As a small child, I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I immediately felt loved, but somehow, because of those unrealistic standards I lived by, I never felt accepted by God.

It was after she died at age fifty-three, when I was thirty-five, that I was shocked to realize I had no identity of my own. I was simply a clone of my mother, and was terrified of becoming my own person. Because my expectations were actually higher than God's, I wasn't sure I could like the person I was apart from my mother's clone.

It wasn't until I had children of my own, and depression and a breakdown forced the issue, that I came to realize my battles could only be won by spiritual warfare. That we wrestle not against flesh and blood.

As I steeped myself in scripture, God truly lifted me up, like hind's feet on high places, and set me on the Rock, Christ Jesus. Searching the Word, I found many wonderful scripture verses that witness to my worth to God. Claiming those verses has allowed me to overcome depression, self doubt, grief and suicidal tendencies. I have compiled the scriptures, and would love to share them with you.

If you have experienced depression and would like to have a copy of OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST, please Click Here. Or if you would like more information on how to become a Child of God, click on: How To Become A Child Of God.

You may share this with others if you credit it to me. Thanks.

At that point, I learned, to my surprise, that God does not demand perfection, but a contrite heart and a teachable spirit. He desires our love in response to his tender mercies, not the dread fear of authority or fear of failure.

But God...I say that so often these days...He carried me through a frightening emotional breakdown and brought me through victorious. He has since made my feet like hinds' feet on high places, secure in the love of Jesus.

He has healed my scars, until they are like the beautiful skin of a baby, and he has restored my mind, refreshing my spirit, and given me joy unspeakable and full of glory.

I only started writing seriously in March of 2001, after the Lord moved us to Missouri from Nebraska, after my husband retired. My novels are all Christian romantic suspense and women's fiction, with my heroines enduring incredible struggles and finding, in the end, that God is ultimately faithful. I often incorporate humor and pathos, knowing each struggle could be yours or mine. Each book is so filled with edge-of your-seat action, that you won't be able to put it down.

NOTE: I have recently put out my shingle as a professional editor. I do everything from simple proofreading, correcting punctuation, usage, grammar and spelling, to complete creative rewrites. Let me help you make your manuscript sing!

The vital message I want to impart in my speaking and books is this: No matter where you or I have come from or what we have done, and no matter how difficult our struggles, we are loved with an unconditional love, forgiven by a wonderful God who can turn our ashes to gold. He promises to never leave us, and gives us a reason to walk on.

The scripture says he has a future and a hope for us if we draw near to him. In fact, he runs to the aid of his beloved when we call. Isn't that an incredible thought?

I hope you'll feel free to browse here and be encouraged. I have many free minibooks available, offered in the hope that you will be encouraged in your Christian walk. Several are also targeted to beginning writers.

If you have prayer needs, feel free to share them with me via email, at Nancy Williams, as my greatest joy is in joining hearts with others in prayer, for we have a God who is sensitive to our needs, and loves to hear from his kids. And it helps so much when someone can be 'Jesus with skin on,' when we're struggling.

I pray that the Lord will bless you, and minister to every need, as you endeavor to walk worthy of the high calling of God.

Love you a zillion hugs' worth,

Nancy

P.S. Please note: I have reduced the price of my books to $12. each. They make wonderful gifts, for yourself or that special someone you love.     

If you, like me, have experienced depression and would like to have a copy of OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST, please Click Here. Or if you would like more information on how to become a Child of God, click on: How To Become A Child Of God.You may share this with others if you credit it to me.

Thanks!

Copyright 2013 - Nancy Arant Williams