Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I like to think of my walk with God as a beautiful hike. God has provided everything I need for the journey, including a detailed map (the Bible) and a patient Guide (the Holy Spirit). There are peaks and valleys, but so long as I […]
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A Guest Post by Shannon Geurin We live in a world in which we want everything to be easy and convenient, don’t we? We want faster, easier, and simpler. We want crockpot meals that take 30 minutes to prepare, can simmer all day and be ready to eat when we get home from work. We
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A Guest Post by Alison Tiemeyer When I let the thoughts of what I am not consume my mind, I am overcome with feelings of inadequacy. In that moment, I choose defeat and declare that others are more equipped, more experienced, more valuable. In that moment, I feel like my small role doesn’t matter. And
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries My husband and I are celebrating our 12th anniversary this week, which means I am finally qualified to teach a beginner course on marriage. Maybe ?!? As I look back over this past twelve years, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the man I was
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries When I was 19 years old, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I have a type A+ personality and “driven” is a mild term to describe my way of attacking life. Because of my limited energy, and the fact that my pain levels go through the
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries When I was 14 years old, I decided I wanted to become a professional golfer. I dedicated the next 7 years of my life to accomplishing that goal. I was focused, hard-working and diligent. I have always believed God created me with a significant purpose
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Chocolate. Coffee. Spaghetti. French Fries. Pizza. Asking me to define my signature sin is like asking me to pick a favorite food. Impossible. I adore the many tantalizing flavors this life has to offer as deeply as I detest the sinfulness that creeps into my heart
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I don’t know about you, but all of these holidays tend to run together in my mind….Columbus Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I find that I enjoy the idea of a break from the hustle and bustle but rarely take time to
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Stop. Take a breath. Look around. What is happening in your life right now? Is your corner of the universe organized and put together, or is it messy, complicated, and exceptionally unpredictable? I don’t know about you, but the concept of enjoying the here and
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