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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
The Living by Design Blog
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. Our 6-week Summer Sabbatical starts on July 1! We will be back with fresh blogs, SoulFOOD Saturday e-mails, and social media content the week of August 16.
A Christian Mom’s Guide to Dealing with Unexpected Change
By Lisa Kimrey I love change—especially a carefully planned change! You know, the ‘I’m looking forward to the day I can wake-up just to sit on the beach, hear the calming waves, and watch my family play in the sand’ kind of change. But unfortunately, that’s not the type of change I’ve been experiencing. I
Five Biblical Practices to Replenish Your Weary Soul
By Mariel Davenport In 2019, our family of four moved two hours away from our hometown—leaving friends, family, and familiarity behind. During this transition, we also celebrated the graduation of our firstborn from high school. Later in the year, my daddy was diagnosed with terminal cancer and went to be with Jesus three short months
How the Dwell Scripture Listening App Helped My Dyslexic Teen
Article by Sarah & Anya Koontz Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” God has woven each of us together in a beautifully unique way,
Valuing the Gift of Scripture + Free Psalm 119 Study
By Terri Prahl As I walked the halls of the local home for at-risk children during a holiday open house, one of the young girls grabbed my arm in excitement to tour her room. She led me through a steel door into a cinderblock-walled room, painted bright purple. This small space housed a simple bed
How to Write Your Personal Mission Statement
By Becky Meyerson I was wandering through the bookstore, not really having a genre in mind to purchase. Aimless and meandering are accurate descriptors of my shopping habits that day, and my life at that time. I was deep in a season of transition: career change, caring for a new baby and recent high-school graduate
Foundations of Faith Series: Understanding the Doctrine of the Trinity (+ Free Printable)
As I wrote a Bible study on the book of Ephesians a few years ago, I sought to explain the Trinity as a daisy. The roots, stem, and flower all with different jobs/roles but the same essence. I used one word that I should not have in my illustration, “separate.” My pastor gently corrected me,
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