The Living by Design Blog
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. Articles on the Living by Design Blog are packed with heart-focused content, practical solutions for real-life, and Bible-based training.
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Clutter is both my constant companion (I have 2 grade school kids!) and a threat to my peace of mind.
Early this year, I stumbled upon a woman’s prayer group at my church. My motives for joining them were not rooted in a desire to pray, but rather a desire
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I moved away from home when I was 17, searching for something more than my small town could provide. I
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I can’t imagine military living; surrendering your own will for the greater good and putting yourself in harms way for
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I’m obsessed with all the amazing boutique clothing stores that are creating faith based jewelry and clothing. There’s nothing like waking
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries The perfect mom is far from perfect. She has not got it all figured out, nor does she expect to.
I was tickled pink when my blogging friend, Mary Hill, invited me to participate in her series “31 Christian Bloggers who Inspire Me to Walk Closer with Christ.” It was
This is a guest post written by my friend, Mary Kron. When she told me about her beautiful ministry of writing journals for her children and grandchildren, I just knew
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries My oldest daughter’s love tank requires constant refueling; I’m convinced it has sprung a leak. I could tell my tender child
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Do you remember the saying, “I’m rubber, you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you?” It
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I have a beautiful Bible Study secret to share with you today. It’s almost too simple to be considered a
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I like to think of my walk with God as a beautiful hike. God has provided everything I need for
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Jeremiah 29:12-13 says, “You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.You
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Is there a person in your life whom you esteem as a scholar in God’s School? Someone who seems to
A Guest Post by Shannon Geurin We live in a world in which we want everything to be easy and convenient, don’t we? We want faster, easier, and simpler. We
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries As I reached the crest of the hill, my car engine jumped and sputtered. Uh-oh! I shifted my Honda Accord
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Six months ago I invited you into the struggles I have experienced in my role as a daughter. Since then,
A Guest Post by Alison Tiemeyer When I let the thoughts of what I am not consume my mind, I am overcome with feelings of inadequacy. In that moment, I
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Recently my young family enjoyed 300 glorious hours of togetherness on a cross-country road trip “experience.” As we neared the
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries My husband and I are celebrating our 12th anniversary this week, which means I am finally qualified to teach a
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Recently, I made a commitment to be more diligent about slowing down and listening to my children throughout the day.
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries When I was 19 years old, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I have a type A+ personality and “driven” is
Article by: Sarah Koontz,Founder of Living by Design Ministries I just love family game night. The laughter, conversation and distraction-free time spent together leave me feeling full and satisfied. Our favorite
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries When I was 14 years old, I decided I wanted to become a professional golfer. I dedicated the next 7
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