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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.
2023 Impact Report | Living by Design Ministries
2023 Annual Impact Report Download the Printable Report By Sarah Koontz In December 2017, Living by Design Ministries was established to equip Christian women to explore God’s design, embrace godly lifestyles, and exude God’s love. Before our first board meeting, I made three crucial decisions about how I would function as the leader of this
Start Prayer Journaling Today: A Beginner’s Guide to Daily Prayer
By Joanna Eccles I remember receiving my first prayer journal. A guest speaker came to show the teenage girls in our youth group how to improve our daily prayers through journaling. We had a special luncheon where the speaker placed a blank book at each girl’s seat. Mine had a red spine with a beautiful
Walk in Faith | A Character Study of Moses
By Rosann Coulon Years of chronic illness, sudden shifts in circumstances, and long seasons of difficulty decreased my confidence and increased my anxiety. What if I get it wrong? How do I find the strength to show up? Where do I find the resources I need to complete the task? Many of the saints of old from
5 Ways To Personalize the Lord’s Prayer
By Trisha Sheffield Prayer can feel difficult sometimes—knowing how and when to do it or what and how to say it. We can find comfort in knowing we aren’t alone with our uncertainties and questions. Even Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray and He provides a direct answer—what we know as the Lord’s prayer.
7 Beautiful Examples of God’s Grace in the Old Testament
Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries For many years, I mistakenly believed grace is a New Testament—or New Covenant—concept. In my mind, it was almost as if Jesus’ death and resurrection unleashed God’s grace on mankind for the very first time. How very wrong I was! The concept of grace—unmerited favor—is
How to Remove the Root of Bitterness from Your Life
By Haley Hobson When we hear the word “bitter,” what’s the first biblical reference that comes to mind? Some of us may recall the widow Naomi in the book of Ruth, who said, “‘Don’t call me Naomi. Call me Mara,’…‘for the Almighty has made me very bitter’” (Ru 1:20). We digest Naomi’s heartbreaking loss and
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