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At Living by Design Ministries, we believe God’s Word is the only source of absolute truth in a world that praises tolerance and ambiguity. We exist to help women of all ages open their Bibles, understand what they are reading, and apply the freeing truths to their lives. – Sarah Koontz, Founder
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Articles on the Living by Design Blog are packed with heart-focused content, practical solutions for real-life, and Bible-based training. The Bible is packed with spiritual nourishment; our aim is to provide resources to help you break it down into bite-sized pieces that are easy to digest.
Finding Your Identity in Christ (Not in Your Kids’ Behavior): A Survival Guide for Moms
By Katherine Grote My four amazing children are my sun, moon, heart, and every other sappy thing people say. The oldest is 20-I-know-everything-about-life-can-you-put-some-money-in-my-account years old, two are teenagers, and the youngest is 11 going on 35. My kids are also the cause of the tic under my left eye and the reason I wake up
3 Strategies to Transform Anxiety Into Peace
By Amber Ginter Anxiety is a natural, human emotion. It can arise uninvited and be triggered by life’s circumstances—the good, the bad, or the ugly. When anxiety takes over our lives, we may struggle to separate the feeling from the truth. Even as Christians, this fight can seem never-ending. Being a Christian doesn’t mean we
How to Trust God in Difficult Seasons
By Joanna Eccles I’m in a difficult season with lots of changes and unknowns. I don’t like it—at all. My job ends soon, and I feel God calling me to move out of state. But I haven’t secured a new job yet. I love my current city, and I’m surrounded by family, friends, and Christian
4 Ways to Practice Faithfulness in the Little Things
By Sarah McClelland Whack! A plastic block launched from my toddler’s hand strikes me square between the eyes. I recoil at the sting. Whap! Another block strikes my chin. The rebellious streak went too far. Tears fill my eyes. I heave my pregnant body off the couch. Snatching the blocks and throwing them beyond the
The Apostle Paul: How Did a Prideful Pharisee Become a Humble Servant?
Saint Augustine described Paul’s conversion as “the violent capture of a rebel will.” Before God could use Paul for His purposes, He had to humble and reshape the man into His image. When Jesus Christ showed up in Paul’s life and called Him to a new way of living, Paul responded in faith. Paul was
Journaling God’s Faithfulness: 10 Questions to Develop This Faith-Building Habit
By Nicole O’Meara What did you eat for lunch last Wednesday? If you can’t remember, you’re in good company. I can’t remember either (unless I’m keeping a food journal). Remembering mundane details like what we ate for lunch probably doesn’t matter in the long run. But we forget more important things than what we ate—and
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