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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.
A Look Inside our JoyFULL Bible Study + a Giveaway!!!
Article By: Sarah Koontz Pre-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
What is Christian Joy? + Free Philippians Study {and Giveaway}
On November 2, 2020, we will release a brand new FREE Online Bible Study entitled, “JoyFULL: A 3-Week Study of Philippians.” If you are struggling to find enduring joy in your earthly circumstance, this Bible study is for you! In today’s article, we will unpack the biblical secret of Christian joy. We will also invite
God Can Renew Your Hope & Restore Your Wasted Years
Article by: Kristine Bolt Forty-five percent. Almost half. That’s how much of my life I wasted. I calculated it. Half of my one and only life. Time I’ll never get back. Wasted through impatience, passivity, and cowardice. First, I kicked God to the curb because I wanted answers from Him, and He seemed deafeningly silent.
The Difference Between Salvation and Sanctification
Article by: Nikki White Sin. Repent. Repeat. It was exhausting. Sin. Repent. Repeat. I was stuck in an endless cycle of failures before my Lord with the same playlist of offenses. After each transgression, I would cry. I would berate myself. I would analyze. I would pray. I would furiously flip the pages in my
The Pentateuch & The Pandemic
Sadness. Fear. Uncertainty. Boredom. Exhaustion. Anger. These are just a few of the emotions I’ve experienced in 2020. I know that I am not alone.I know that you feel it too. Strange, new emotions rise up in our souls as we come to the painful realization that the future may not be all that we
Biblical Encouragement for Christian Women Battling Depression
Article by: Erika Rachelle Anderson I vividly remember what it feels like. The constant heaviness. The tasks that piled up because it was all I could do to feed, clothe, and try to be nurturing for my children. The lack of joy.The constant overwhelm.The dread. I retreated into social isolation to hide my brokenness; a
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