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. Our 6-week Summer Sabbatical starts on July 1! We will be back with fresh blogs, SoulFOOD Saturday e-mails, and social media content the week of August 16.
By: Kristine Bolt I stared at my friend in shock for a few seconds, then my face crumpled. A sob escaped my lips, and I doubled over on her living
Article by: Jessica Jenkins Do you ever get angry? I sure do. Daily something happens which results in my pulse increasing, and that familiar energy rising in my chest. Usually,
I need thee every hourMost gracious LordNo tender voice like thineCan peace afford I am overcome by my own smallness. My lack. My need. I need thee, O I need
Article by: Danita Jenae I’ll never forget the first time I heard the foreign concept of having a prayer partner. We were a new military family in town, and my
This fundraiser has ended. Thanks to all who participated! If you’d like to learn more about our ministry or make a donation, please visit LivingbyDesign.org/Donate. Have you ever showed up at
Article by: Ginger Harrington Are you a worrier or a self-doubter when it comes to your own life? Do you ever feel weary under the weight of an emotional struggle?
Article by: Cassie Lynn Douglas As we await the restart of our normal life, it’s a great time to re-evaluate our 2020 goals, as a few things might have changed since January
Article By: Jennifer Bryant The nurse rolled her over to me on a cart with squeaky wheels, and her wrinkled face squinted to open two hazy blue eyes. Worn and
Annual Impact Report 2019 – 2020 Download the Printable Report A Letter from Our Founders Our Annual Impact Report contains an overview of the many ways our free Bible study
Article by: Bethany McIlrath Is there anything I can do? I texted this to a friend after she relayed the news of an acquaintances’ grim diagnosis. She affirmed what I
Article by: Cara Ray For years, I struggled to enjoy exercise. I knew it was something I should do several times a week, so I reluctantly went to the gym.
Raise your hand if you love to study the Word of God with other believers? What a joy it is to learn and grow alongside one another as we dip
| Article by Sandra Bretschneider | Have you ever cried tears of frustration during your Bible study time? I remember the first time I attempted the inductive Bible study method.
| Article by: Theresa Boedeker | For years I tried to appear like Mary Poppins. “Practically perfect in every way.” Which was impossible, as humans are far from perfect. But
One of the primary issues people have with the Christian faith is trying to understand how a good God can permit so much suffering upon this earth. It’s a question
| Article by: Cindy Singleton | The sound of my breaking bone still rings in my ears. We were ice skating at the end of a family vacation in the
| A Guest Post by Jana Carlson | Marriage is hard. Even healthy Christian marriages take work and go through difficulties. Ours is no exception. When my husband and I celebrate
The story of the Bible, in my own words. This article is inspired by Scripture, the teaching of Dr. Vic Anderson and the writing of Barry Jones, James Smith, and
| A Guest Post by Michele Morin | My young friend’s question was as deeply earnest as it was misguided: “I know I need to read and pray every day, but isn’t
| A Guest Post by Becky Meyerson | Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken. On our first family mission trip to Mexico, my husband and I
Article By: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Today I will share of the most challenging (and rewarding) assignments I’ve received since enrolling in seminary: my own personal statement
In today’s blog post, Nicky Johnson shares seven unique places to study God’s Word when you are short on time. Her sassy writing style and no-nonsense advice will have you
Article By: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I just finished my first year of seminary studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Because of my busy ministry schedule and
We are excited to announce that our first year-long study will release in January 2020. I encourage you to reserve your spot today. Our free DWELL360 study takes readers on
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