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.
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
A Guest Post by Jazmin N. Frank Working at a Christian bookstore, I get to have a lot of different conversations with customers from various backgrounds, traditions, denominations, and with
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. Whether you are looking forward to the
Did you know that nearly one-third of annual charitable giving occurs in the final weeks of the year? In 2018, our nonprofit ministry raised 50% of our funds during the
A Guest Post by Lisa Braziel I came from a small town but had big dreams of making my way into the field of advertising. With parents who worked hard,
A Guest Post by Sandra Bretschneider “Close your eyes!” I blurted to my husband. Unfortunately, my warning came too late. We were sitting next to each other, scrolling through my
A Guest Post by Kaleigha Jae “I’ve noticed a difference in you the past few months.” As a Christian, I think this is one of the best compliments I’d ever
Article by Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Recently, I’ve spent a lot of time organizing closets and storage rooms in our home. In the six years that
A Guest Post by Jennifer Bryant “Look, Daddy! I can do this all by myself!” I remember the first time Dad let go of my bicycle and I peddled without
Article by Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries As a lifelong Christian, I have always wondered about theology. What does the term mean? What is the purpose of
A Guest Post by Natalia Drumm Are you ready for the confession of a Bible study teacher? I don’t always get warm and fuzzy feelings when I sit down to
A Guest Blog by Bethany McIlrath Seven years into our marriage, my husband and I have lived in four different states. We’ve been a part of five churches in that
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