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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.
What Does It Mean to Live at Peace With Everyone?
By Dr. Billy Ready, Jr. A lady in a church where I once served as pastor told me she was “living at peace” with her sister-in-law by never being in the same room with her. At Christmas, she volunteered at homeless shelters and church. But when it was time for a family reunion, somehow urgent
How to Endure Hard Times Through the Power of Praise
By Kara O’Byrne The cold hardwood floor under my feet reflected the frigid feeling in my heart. The silent house paired well with the tears slipping unchecked down my cheeks. Each new dawn brought another battle in attempts to rise from the ashes of my broken marriage. With solutions far from view, my daily uphill
5 Lies That Steal Your Joy (and How to Replace Them With Truth)
By Amy Simon I typically look forward to my writing routine—sitting at my kitchen table, equipped with fresh coffee, a snack, and my open laptop. This use of my gifts should be enjoyable, but today it feels stressful and frustrating. Have you ever experienced something that should bring you joy, but instead leaves you feeling
The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength: 4 Lessons from Nehemiah
By Beth Ferguson Some seasons feel like rebuilding walls, one heavy stone at a time. The work doesn’t stop. The days are long. Joy feels far away. That’s precisely where God’s people were in Nehemiah 8. They had rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem after years of ruin. The city finally stood again, but the hearts
How to Find Joy in Challenging Times
By Sally Johnson It was one of the most horrific times in my life. I’d been blindsided by the hidden, unacceptable, and hurtful decisions of my husband, and, consequently, my life toppled off its axis. Life as I knew it crumbled before my eyes. I was devastated. Not knowing what to do or where to
Does God Really Love Me? 3 Ways to Silence Your Doubts
By Jessica Jolley I lay in a crumpled heap, tears streaming down my face onto my husband’s lap. The foundation of all I believed was crumbling. I was still learning the ropes of a new culture from our move to East Africa alongside dealing with postpartum anxiety. I was also questioning everything I knew about
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