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At Living by Design Ministries, we believe God’s Word is the only source of absolute truth in a world that praises tolerance and ambiguity. We exist to help women of all ages open their Bibles, understand what they are reading, and apply the freeing truths to their lives. – Sarah Koontz, Founder
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Articles on the Living by Design Blog are packed with heart-focused content, practical solutions for real-life, and Bible-based training. 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.
How to Create Space for Sabbath Rest + Free Online Bible Study
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
Why is Rest Part of God’s Design? + Free Sabbath Bible Study
Why did God rest on the seventh day? I mean, really?!? He’s God—the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth—surely He doesn’t need to rest? Yet, Genesis 2:2 tells us, “By the seventh day God completed His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done.”
Why the Church is Important to God
By Margaret Kemp Statistics show a decline in church attendance in the U.S.A. Perhaps you’ve wondered if a believer even needs to be a part of a local church. As some Christians point out, we can worship God anywhere. Others remind us we can watch our favorite preacher online. And sadly, some people no longer attend services because
Learning Contentment in All Circumstances
By Laura Bunn We lived in a 700-square-foot apartment when I found out I was pregnant with our first child. My husband and I watched many of our college friends move into luxury city apartments promising “instagrammable views.” But we’d spent the past three years in a one-bedroom, basement-level apartment, working diligently to pay off
Five Ways to Be More Consistent with Your Bible Study Routine
By Sarah Frazer My Bible lay unopened, and once again, the guilt stabbed my heart. Why can’t I get it together? I thought to myself. Going to bed with shame about not reading my Bible was the theme of my story for many years. I might fall into the habit and read the Bible for
3 Things To Do When Your Teen Tells You They Don’t Believe in Jesus
By Heather Hart “Mom, what would you and Dad do if one of us didn’t believe in Jesus?” my teenage daughter asked me. The question sparked dread deep within my soul, and I knew I needed to weigh my next words carefully. “Nothing. Faith is something you must choose for yourselves. It would break our
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