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Donations will be Doubled through December 13! | 2022 Matching Fund Drive

By Sarah Koontz / November 15, 2022

Living by Design Ministries is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian ministry that delivers free Bible studies to inboxes worldwide. We exist to help believers of all ages open their Bibles, understand what they are reading, and apply the freeing truths to their lives. Through free online Bible studies, Christ-centered blog articles, faith-building social media content, and Bible-focused

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What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Book of Revelation

By Sarah Koontz / November 1, 2022

Over the past few years, I’ve heard many Christians proclaim that the book of Revelation is unfolding before our eyes. They firmly believe that we live in the end times and that the Lord’s return is imminent. Is “this” the mark of the beast?Is “he” the antichrist?Is “that” the fulfillment of prophecy? I do not

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Three Parables for When You Feel Lost { + A Free Bible Study}

By Guest Writer / October 11, 2022

By Traci Rhoades Jesus was a master storyteller. To help people understand the things of God, He knew they needed to hear stories they could relate to Common ground stories invite us in and bring a sense of familiarity. In Matthew 13, the disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the people in parables. He

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7 Biblical Principles from our Expanded Parables Study

By Sarah Koontz / October 4, 2022

In January of 2019, I started my education at Dallas Seminary. My first class was Bible Exposition 101 with Dr. Mark Bailey, the seminary president (and now chancellor). Of course, I loved the class and was challenged immensely by the lectures and assignments. But the best part was the three live video chats we had

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Transformative Truths from John’s Epistles

By Sarah Koontz / September 13, 2022

In this week’s blog, we will dig deep into John’s Epistles. I found this particular section of Scripture to be edifying and convicting. I am confident that you will be blessed and encouraged by the many transformative truths we can learn from John’s letters to the early church. If you have never read John’s epistles,

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Powerful Life-Lessons from Peter’s Epistles

By Sarah Koontz / August 23, 2022

In this week’s blog, I will share the topics and themes of Peter’s Epistles. Together, we will establish a foundational understanding of the key concepts in these two epistles. We will also seek to develop an action plan based on the truth woven into these powerful books. My goal is to help you grasp the

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3 Reasons to Invest in Living by Design Ministries

By Sarah Koontz / May 10, 2022

At our annual meeting with the Living by Design Board of Directors, I was asked the following question: “Sarah, it’s been five years since we launched this ministry. Are you still as passionate about it as you were in the beginning? If there was no money in the budget to pay your salary, would you

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A Character Study of Rebekah: Trusting Bride Turned Meddling Mother

By Guest Writer / May 3, 2022

by Briane Pittman Kearns “She began so well,” said my friend when I told her I was studying Rebekah, wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob. We may begin well, but to maintain a life of faith that ends well, we must guide our hearts to know God, love God, and trust God in

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Meet the God of the Bible: A God of Love and Justice

By Guest Writer / April 26, 2022

By Joanna Eccles How do you reconcile love with the need for justice? Darrow, the main character in “Red Rising” by Pierce Brown, once executed justice in an unconventional manner. He ruled a set of students, and his friend Tactus defied Darrow’s clear instructions. The punishment was 20 lashes. Darrow didn’t want to hurt his

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An Invitation to Feast on God’s Word + Free Imago Dei Bible Study

By Guest Writer / April 19, 2022

by Carolyn Sinclair McCalla When did you last enjoy a feast? Maybe it was at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or on a special cruise. Perhaps it was at a wedding. But do you know that you can feast daily on God’s Word? This feast will fill you with peace, joy, and love that lasts longer than

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