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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.
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
We Are Not Damaged Goods: How to See Ourselves as God Sees Us
By Kelly Basham While browsing an outdoor clearance event at a local antique store, a set of metal serving trays caught my attention. The trays had pictures of elegantly dressed ladies sitting down for tea. The price tag read, “$2.00 for the pair.” I was surprised by the price and that they were included in
Waiting With God | Why Our Suffering is Never Wasted
By Erinn Karpovck A book with blank pages. I sometimes wonder if that’s my story. But if God is the perfect Author of life, this simply can’t be true. When I was 29, my husband left. He filed for divorce, and I was thrust into the starting line of singleness again. My feet were eager,
Five Lies Teenagers Believe & Biblical Truth to Set Them Free
By Sarah Koontz When I was fourteen, the enemy planted a lie in my heart that grew undetected for nearly two decades. One day after school, I sat in the wing-backed chair in the corner of my mother’s home office. I remember it like it was yesterday. My mom was on a business call. When
How to Stop Striving for Straight A’s: Acceptance, Achievement, and Approval
By Margaret Kemp Acceptance by the world isn’t automatic. You have to earn it, and—spoiler alert—the world grades on a curve. I was five years old when I came face-to-face with this unpleasant reality. I’d just started school, and a classmate invited me to her birthday party. I stared wide-eyed as my classmate opened each
Use Your Words: Sharing God’s Love Through the Ministry of Mail
By Amanda Bridle I recently confessed to a friend that I was in a dark place. Something I felt God called me to wasn’t going as I expected. In fact, if you looked at the results of my efforts from a worldly perspective, you might even categorize it as a failure. I admitted I had
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