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 I just love family game night. The laughter, conversation and distraction-free time spent together leave me feeling full and satisfied. Our favorite game right now is Clue. We picked up the game at a garage sale last month and my girls can’t seem to get enough of
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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 As a writer, I diligently search for just the right words to encourage and uplift my readers. I can work and re-work my writing to make certain it communicates a positive message and edit out any parts that don’t fit my overall goal for the
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Words are one of the most powerful gifts we can give to someone we love. Words fill in the space that exists between two souls, like a magnet pulling two separate beings into one shared space. Words reveal what is hidden and create a connection
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Have you ever found yourself in a place where you struggle to enter into authentic worship? I know that I have. Over the past few years, I’ve been wondering what is missing from my worship experience. I still love the Lord. I’m still grateful for
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries “Oh, no! Mommy, we were supposed to get a package of 12 hot dog buns, not 8,” my youngest exclaimed when we got home from Target last night. I was already feeling guilty for stepping foot in a Target store with the debate that has
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries On February 11, I wrote a blog post entitled “To the Grown Daughter who has Failed to Love Her Mother Well…” In this post, I shared openly and honestly about the many ways I had failed to love my mother well and how it had
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Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries I will never forget that day. I was surrounded by brightly painted walls and the cluttered remains of my sweet children’s playtime, but all I could see was darkness. The toys that were strewn about the room reminded me of the condition of my heart.
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My heart beats a bit faster. Just breathe, Sarah. Doubts clutter my thoughts. Have faith, Sarah. I feel tension in my shoulders. Relax, Sarah. My head begins to ache. Take a moment to pray, Sarah. I feel unprepared, under-equipped and unworthy of the task that lies before me. But I know, beyond a shadow of
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