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The ONE thing I did that transformed my relationship with my daughter…

By Sarah Koontz / January 30, 2017

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries A few months ago I discovered my youngest daughter’s love language {insert enthusiastic and unapologetic momstyle dance moves here}. This, my friends, is a huge victory in my little corner of the universe. My little 8-year-old miss is strong-willed, sassy, creative, and oh-sooooooo-emotional. I’ve always […]

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How to Satisfy your Craving for Connection

By Sarah Koontz / January 7, 2017

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries After a devastating miscarriage and a season of unexpected infertility, I was finally a mother. In spite of the joy I felt, I could not shake the feeling that something was missing in my life. The beautiful burden of motherhood with all its sleepless nights,

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Simple 3-Step Pre-Christmas Purge for Your Kids {and Your Sanity}

By Sarah Koontz / November 28, 2016

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Clutter is both my constant companion (I have 2 grade school kids!) and a threat to my peace of mind. I am always looking for new ways to control the clutter in my home, and this Pre-Christmas Purge has been a real winner for our

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Fixing our Perception of the Perfect Mom

By Sarah Koontz / October 25, 2016

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries The perfect mom is far from perfect. She has not got it all figured out, nor does she expect to. She is constantly falling short of her own expectations and well-versed in the art of seeking forgiveness from her children. Her perfection lies in her

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5 Steps to Help You Create a Keepsake Journal for Your Kids

By Sarah Koontz / October 4, 2016

This is a guest post written by my friend, Mary Kron. When she told me about her beautiful ministry of writing journals for her children and grandchildren, I just knew I had to share her story with you. -Sarah Koontz I wanted this little treasure, whom I already cherished with all my heart, to know

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Who’s Fueling Your Leaky Love Tank?

By Sarah Koontz / September 27, 2016

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries My oldest daughter’s love tank requires constant refueling; I’m convinced it has sprung a leak. I could tell my tender child that I love her 100 times a day, but the words would ring hollow in her ears if I didn’t also set aside time each day

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A Beautiful Escape from the Ordinary

By Sarah Koontz / July 12, 2016

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Recently my young family enjoyed 300 glorious hours of togetherness on a cross-country road trip “experience.” As we neared the end of the trip, my oldest daughter started rolling her eyes and sighing every time she heard the word “experience” escape her parents’ lips. Apparently,

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One Secret that will Help You Delight in the Sound of Motherhood

By Sarah Koontz / June 28, 2016

Article by: Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries Recently, I made a commitment to be more diligent about slowing down and listening to my children throughout the day. I was surprised by all that I heard… When my kids were playing make believe “mommy and daughter” in the back seat of the van,

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Careless Words and Broken Eggshells

By Sarah Koontz / June 2, 2016

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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For all the moms who are struggling to survive to the end of the school year….

By Sarah Koontz / May 16, 2016

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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