By Karen Abeyta Many women own a mug, t-shirt, or sticker adorned with Psalm 46:5 NIV in pastel print: “God is within her, she will not fall.” This verse sounds encouraging and speaks directly to women. Or does it? When I first read the Bible, I clung to any Scripture offering encouragement, security, or comfort. […]
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Article By: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I have truly enjoyed my seminary studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Because of my busy ministry schedule and the fact that we homeschool our children, I typically enroll in just one online class at a time. In my first year of seminary, I took Bible
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Article by: Sarah Koontz On December 3, 2024 our ministry is participating in #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to generosity and giving. It occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. It’s a day to acknowledge the power of giving, volunteerism, and simple acts of kindness. There is no shortage of
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Article by: Sarah Koontz Today marks the beginning of our Fall Fundraiser. This is a time for our ministry team to reflect on and rejoice over the good gifts God has given us this past year. It is also a time for us to share our vision for the future and invite you to partner
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I have a confession to make. I can’t sing. I mean, of course, I can sing. I just can’t sing very well. When I volunteered to help with Vacation Bible School at our church, they asked me if I’d be willing to help lead worship one night (because the talented couple who was leading worship
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Over the past year, every worldly source of security and stability has seemingly vanished. Thankfully, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb 13:8)! Our position in Christ gives us strength to endure the trials and tribulations of this world. In Him, we will not be shaken, and we will not be
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By Rebekah R. Nash My child woke me up in the middle of the night again. Dishes, laundry, and cleaning are piling up. I still haven’t eaten breakfast. I don’t know how to survive today, let alone get my quiet time in! Has this ever been you? It’s certainly been me. The phrase “quiet time”—spending
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Article By: Sarah Koontz 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
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One of our primary goals is to help God’s people understand God’s character and apply God’s revelation to their lives. God is Creator; we are His creation. As such, we exist for His glory and good pleasure. He is the only One with the authority to label us and define us. He is the
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My body craves rest and often demands it. This used to frustrate me to no end. It made me feel weak, less-than, incapable, and a burden to others. I used to push through all the signs of fatigue, striving to be the person I thought everyone needed me to be. I spent years fighting for
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