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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.
Together We Give The Gift of Free Bible Studies | #GivingTuesday
Article by: Sarah Koontz Today, our ministry is participating in #GivingTuesday for the fourth year in a row. Will you join us? Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity and giving. It occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. It’s a day to acknowledge the power of giving, volunteerism, and simple
$13,000 Matching Fund Drive | 2021 Fall Fundraiser
Article by: Sarah Koontz Today marks the beginning of our 2021 Fall Fundraiser. This is a time for our ministry team to reflect on and rejoice over the good gifts God has given us this past year. It is also a time for us to share our vision for 2022 and invite you to partner
Five Ways to Fight the Scarcity Mindset in Our Friendships
by Hannah Jessen Conway During the recent gasoline shortage, I found myself with an empty tank. After finally finding a gas station with gas, I began to fill up my car when the person behind me got out of his car. “Don’t take it all!” I glanced back at him, trying to see if he
Hope Rekindled | A Free Advent Reading Plan
Are you looking for a simple way to invite Christ into your Christmas? We have created a FREE Advent Reading Plan that takes just 15-minutes per day, 5-days per week to complete. As you walk through this 4-week plan, you will be invited to slow down, remember, anticipate, and rejoice in all Jesus Christ has
Searching for Role Models in Scripture (+ 5 Encouraging Examples)
By Nikki Evanson Saying no to others has always been a challenge for me. I was under the impression that if I said no to someone, they might not like me or invite me to participate in the future. Because of my fear, I always said yes to everyone and everything. The idea of disappointing
How the Book of Job Helps Us Perceive God’s Majesty
By Pamela Henkelman I hate to admit it, but I feel a little disappointed in God today. I crawl under my cozy blanket in my favorite chair as a warm cup of coffee waits on the side table. I’m ready with my Bible and journal to record my conversation with God. Usually, I’m excited to
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