Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries A new year is upon us, and it is time to re-focus our energy on the things that truly matter! I have been looking around and I believe I have finally discovered the key habits of amazing moms. Although I am still working to incorporate these […]
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I will never forget the hopefulness I felt when I cradled my first child in my arms, I couldn’t help but think that this tiny babe might nurse all that selfishness right out of my body. I have always been prone to selfishness. The biggest
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Are you weary and worn? Tired of rushing through life and desperately in need of rest? There is a secret art of restful living hidden in the midst of the hustle and bustle of this life, but it comes at a cost. A dear friend
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries When I was seventeen, I went from straight-a student to dropout all for the sake of a dream; and it was the best decision I ever made! I attended a small high school and had the opportunity to compete in varsity athletics at a young
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I felt like a fool! I knew I had walked across the house to get something from this room, but I couldn’t, for the life of me, remember what it was! How could I have forgotten so quickly what I needed and why I thought
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries If you were to visit my house on a Wednesday morning for a coffee date, you might find yourself thinking, “Gosh, this girl has got it together! The house is spotless, the floors are clean, the coffee is hot, and…seriously…she’s pulling freshly baked scones from
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I am so glad I decided to take the #write31days challenge! I remember when I first read about it back at the beginning of September…. A whole month of blogging on the same subject, how could I possibly? If you don’t know me all that
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Welcome to week 4 of the #Write31Days Challenge! I have titled my series “31 Uplifting Quote Graphics” and plan to release a beautiful image & inspirational quote every day throughout the month of October. So far this month, we have studied the lives of three
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Welcome to week 3 of the #Write31Days Challenge! I have titled my series “31 Uplifting Quote Graphics” and plan to release a beautiful image & inspirational quote every day throughout the month of October. So far this month, we have studied the lives of the
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries How did I get here? What is happening to me? I was flat on my back on the floor of the waiting room, worried faces staring down at me. Had I collapsed? Why couldn’t I catch my breath? Why did it feel like my skin
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