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Biblical joy is a gift from God. It is produced by the Holy Spirit, and strengthened by studying God’s Word. In this three-week study of Philippians, we will uncover the secret of Christian joy.
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Living by Design Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that delivers free Bible studies to inboxes around the world.
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As we have prayed over this ministry, the Holy Spirit has revealed three core biblical principles upon which all our programs must be built.
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Explore the beauty of God's design, establish godly lives, and exude God's love.

Online. Free. Bible Study Reinvented.

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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The Living by Design Blog

 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 Purpose in Divine Interruptions

By Gina Castell On Thanksgiving Eve, our holiday plans were canceled.  No big deal, I thought, we’ll just stay home and order in. While researching caterers for Thanksgiving dinner, my husband and I heard a loud bang. I thought a plane had landed on our roof. Panic arose in my heart, and I wondered if

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How to Keep a Consistent Bible Study Routine

By Rebekah R. Nash My child woke me up in the middle of the night again.  Dishes, laundry, and cleaning are piling up. I still haven’t eaten breakfast.  I don’t know how to survive today, let alone get my quiet time in! Has this ever been you? It’s certainly been me. The phrase “quiet time”—spending

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A Look Inside our FREE JoyFULL Bible Study

Article By: Sarah Koontz Registration is now open for our JoyFULL Bible Study! Our free JoyFULL Bible Study will take you on a three-week journey through Philippians—the most joy-filled book in the Bible. If you are struggling to find joy in this season, we invite you to join us for this free online Bible study. Together

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Our Value to God: The Secret to Overcoming Shame

By Julia Sexil Prior to the last boarding call for a flight back to Florida, I heard my name announced over the loudspeaker to see the clerk at the front desk.  Bewildered, I stood up to stretch one last time. I wiped away any evidence of sleep from my eyes, gathered my belongings, and made

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4 Reasons to Use Technology for Spiritual Growth

By Jill Miller Reading this article means you’ve already tapped into the spiritual side of technology and have tasted its sweetness. But how did you get here?  Were you intentionally searching for edifying spiritual content or mindlessly scrolling and the graphic caught your attention? Technology is like fire.  Fire can do many good things—keep you

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A Free 5-Day Study on Biblical Anthropology

  One of our primary goals is to help God’s people understand God’s character and apply God’s revelation to their lives. God is Creator; we are His creation. As such, we exist for His glory and good pleasure. He is the only One with the authority to label us and define us. He is the

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