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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.
Fully Known By God: Going Deeper with 1 Corinthians 13
By Rachel Greening He couldn’t love me well. His attempts left me emotionally bruised and bleeding more times than I could count. He said he loved me—and he thought he did—but whether he lacked the skill or the understanding, I was always left shattered and feeling unmistakably unloved. After decades, I severed the relationship. It
Trading the To-Do List for Rhythms of Grace
By Bethany Broderick The clock read 7:30 a.m., and I was already behind. I raced around my house—re-washing a load of sour towels, worrying about the e-mails pinging my inbox, and urging my kids to hurry up because we were late. I glanced at my unopened Bible on my nightstand, another reminder of how I
The Beatitudes: Jesus’ Invitation to a Blessed Life
By: Sarah Koontz Several years ago, I started writing Bible studies because I noticed something I couldn’t ignore. So many women wanted to read Scripture, but they weren’t always sure where to begin or how to understand what they were reading. They loved God’s Word, but it often felt intimidating or overwhelming. God placed a
How to Deepen Your Relationship with God in Just 15 Minutes a Day
By Patricia Russell He asked for a time to meet and have a conversation, but for all sorts of reasons, the response was always, “I don’t have time.” After weeks and months of the same response, he stopped asking. The lack of communication spilled over into other areas. The relationship became strained and slipped away.
3 Ways to Find Rest in Jesus When You’re Weary
By Sarah McClelland Sunlight pours through the cracks in the curtain, steeping my room in a warm but unwelcome glow. I squint at my clock. Morning, already? My head sinks back onto the pillow, and I quietly hope time rolls back so I can get a few more hours of sleep. For three months straight,
How to Let Go of ‘If Only’ and Surrender Control to God
By Jana Carlson What’s your “if only”? What change are you convinced will finally bring you peace? Maybe it’s a job, a diagnosis, a relationship, or some sort of breakthrough. If only we had more financial stability.If only parenting were easier.If only my health improved.If only our marriage were better.If only we lived somewhere else.
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