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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.
10 Powerful Reasons to Study Christ’s Parables + Free 7-Week Bible Study
By Sarah Koontz In John 10:10, Jesus revealed His purpose in coming to earth. In this passage, He declared, “I have come so that they(you) may have life and have it in abundance.” Jesus came to do a new thing—to introduce a new covenant and bring God’s kingdom to earth. That is why He often
5 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Weary of Doing Good
By Lyneta Smith Planting new seeds is exciting, and harvesting the bounty is gratifying. But what about all the in-between work of weeding, watering, fertilizing, and pruning? Gardening can be hard, thankless work with no guarantee of yielding a good return on our labor investment. The same could be said for kingdom work, whether we’re
2025 Impact Report | Living by Design Ministries
2025 Annual Impact Report Download the Printable Report By Sarah Koontz 2025 marked a meaningful milestone for me personally and for Living by Design Ministries. After years of study, writing, ministry leadership, and faithful support from so many people, I completed my studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Graduation has a way of inviting reflection. It
Speaking the Truth in Love: A Lesson in Biblical Kindness
By Kathleen Giles On “Name Tag Sunday,” I was scheduled to make the ministry announcements at church. As the lights dimmed, I fished my staff name tag out of my pocket and clicked the magnetic halves together on my lapel before going onstage. After the announcements, I invited the congregation to turn and greet one
6 Expressions of God’s Kindness in the Prodigal Son Parable
By Amy Catlin Wozniak The morning was quiet, coffee within reach, a blanket pulled over my lap, and my worn Bible open. Tears pricked my eyes at the familiar words: “Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” – Luke
Curiosity as Kindness: The Hospitality of Paying Attention
By Cheryl Esper Balcom An invitation for dinner at someone’s home or to meet up at a coffee shop is a lovely thing. But when the host is more interested in making herself known rather than getting to know you, the invitation loses some of its appeal. Sadly, I’ve been that host more than I’d
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