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 ways to get involved in this global day of giving, and we appreciate your willingness to consider investing your resources in our free Bible study ministry.
Generosity is a fundamental human value that anyone can act on, giving everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.
As Christians, we practice generosity because we are called to love God and love others (Mk 12:30-31).
But, no matter how deeply we desire to live generous lives, we must prayerfully and carefully choose where to invest our time, talents, and treasures.
I sincerely appreciate a statistic I recently read from the Barna Research Group.
When asked why they choose to give, 69% of practicing Christians answered, “I give because of who I am.”
I love this answer because it is why I sit at my computer day after day and pour my life and my words into Living by Design Ministries.
I give to you because of who God has made me to be! And it’s comforting to know that many of our donors likely understand and share my motivation.
That is why I found it helpful to understand the expressed motivation for the remaining 31% of givers:
- I give because of why I am asked (11%)
- I give because of how I am asked (8%)
- I give because of the person asking (7%)
- I give because of the ministry asking (6%)
These statistics confirm the importance of asking others to partner with us in this work.
We are the body of Christ, and we are each gifted in unique ways (Rm 12:6-8).
#GivingTuesday is a day for everyone to give generously according to their gifts—no matter their circumstances.
Together We Give: What Do You Have to Give?
Now, more than ever, the body of Christ needs to fortify itself and seek to function biblically in a world that’s gone topsy-turvy.
Every Christian is uniquely equipped to help build up and strengthen the universal church, and everyone has a part to play in the work of Christ upon the earth.
Including you!
As believers, we have access to enduring hope, unsurpassable peace, and unshakeable joy in every circumstance.
Therefore, we must do everything in our power to share what we have with the world!
This free Bible study ministry, like every other Christian ministry on earth, is a community effort.
Everything we do, everything we are, is dependent upon the body of Christ functioning in a biblical manner.
In Romans 12:6-8, Paul wrote, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”
Whatever we have to give, we must give it fully, as unto the Lord. And when we freely share our gifts with one another, miracles happen.
There are so many ways to contribute to the mission and vision of Living by Design Ministries.
If you are gifted as an intercessor—please pray for this ministry.
If you are gifted in exhortation—please tell us how our ministry has blessed you.
If you are gifted in service—please share our ministry with others.
And if the Lord has blessed you financially, or is teaching you how to give out of your need, please give generously to Living by Design during our Fall Fundraiser.
We need your support as we seek to continue curating Bible-rich content to bless and encourage our community.
Together We Give: Free Bible Studies
Thanks to the faithful generosity of our donors, our studies are available at no cost—to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Since this ministry began, 87,316 free Bible studies have been completed by our community.
Over the past several years, God has clarified His purpose for this ministry in my heart. He has shown me the one thing we are all about.
Our mission can be summed up in two words: Bible Literacy.
Everything we do at Living by Design is motivated by our desire to build a bridge between God’s people and God’s Word.
We like to think of our studies as fine dining flavors with the convenience of fast food. Each day is jam-packed with biblical truth and practical application, yet it is easy to understand and can be completed on your mobile device.
A perfect fit for the on-the-go lifestyle of twenty-first-century women!
Unlike many other “free” online Bible studies, you do not need to purchase a companion book or additional resources to complete our studies.
Everything you need will be delivered straight to your inbox daily at no cost to you.
And, like you, we appreciate beautiful things. So we like to include lots of free digital gifts and inspirational quote graphics in each of our studies.
We want Bible study to become the highlight of your day, not something you have to force yourself to do “just to keep up with the homework.”
This is why our studies can be completed in just 15-minutes per day and require no additional homework.
Together We Give: TRIPLE Your Impact Today!
The past few years have been marked by unprecedented change around the world.
Change that has deeply impacted our lives, communities, and families. Our commitment to creating and delivering free Bible study material to Christian women worldwide must not waiver.
To finish this year without a deficit, we seek to raise an additional $20,000 by December 10. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of the funds go directly to covering the cost of our free Bible studies.
Thanks to our generous matching donors, the first $1,500 we receive in #GivingTuesday donations will be TRIPLED! That means every $1 donated = $3 received by the ministry.
December 3 is the day to give generously! May the Lord bless you for your sacrifice and support.
For those of you who choose to support God’s work through Living by Design Ministries, we are humbled by your selfless generosity and grateful for your enduring faithfulness.
Together, we will continue to reach women worldwide with the only truth that sustains—the Bible!
