I’m not a good singer. Pretty horrible with numbers and details, budgets, ironing, math and plants. Seriously. Even succulents die under my care! My organization system consists of cleaning off the flat surfaces around our home into multiple bags before guests arrive. I admire decorating and fashion, but putting together colors and textures makes me go all deer-in-the-headlights. Over the years I’ve learned and have come to embrace my contribution to Kingdom building: teaching and speaking. Writing, for me, is another extension of teaching. I've decided "older" is fifteen years past wherever we find ourselves. So now that I'm "older," I find freedom in not having to be someone I am not, and joy in operating in ways God designed me.
My husband, Darrin, encouraged me to write for as long as I can remember. It took battling cancer and writing on a CaringBridge website to get me started. I am now in remission and grateful for the gift of each new day.
This is our family. Four amazing adult kids–two sons, a daughter-in-law, and a daughter. Not pictured is our 115 pound German Shepherd dog, Pono.
The theme “A Place of Abundance” comes from a verse God gave to me as I started in on my cancer journey. Life is full of challenges. God uses and allows fire and water to change, purify, reveal and sometimes warm or replenish us. He is faithful to bring us through and to lead us to abundance. This abundant life Jesus offers (John 10:10) is not one that is pain-free and smooth, but it is rich, rewarding, messy and best lived out with people. So journey with me. I’d love to hear your thoughts as I share mine.
My first book, “Warrior In Pink: A Story of Cancer, Community and the God Who Comforts” (Our Daily Bread) released in April 2014. You can click on the book tab at the top of the page to read reviews and the introduction to the book.
My second book, “Open Hands, Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God” (WaterBrook, a division of Penguin Random House Publishers), released in July 2019.
In addition to speaking at conferences and events around the country, I also enjoy being a cohost for Discover the Word and the God Hears Her podcast with Our Daily Bread.
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Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember,” and women’s events across the country. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin, and marveling at their young adult kids. Connect with her on Instagram@vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.com
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My husband and I have been on staff with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 35 years. We have ministered on the campuses of Berkeley and UCLA, led mission teams in the Philippines, East Asia and Japan, trained staff and students in evangelism, discipleship, ministry philosophy and cross-cultural ministry. We spent the last ten years working with Epic Movement, the Asian American ministry of Cru. There we served as National Directors of Field Ministry on the Epic National Executive team. Epic exists to reach the students and faculty on college campuses in the U.S. with the Gospel through Asian Americans. We recently transitioned to a new season of ministry. We now serve with FamilyLife and serve on the speaking team for “Weekend to Remember” marriage conferences.
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