Living by Design Ministries

God is good. God loves me. God has a plan. Even when I don't feel good, when my circumstances don't seem loving, and I don't know what His plan is.

"We don’t have to live in a constant state of striving. We don’t have to wait for the next “if only” to find peace. We don’t have to wait for life to calm down before we stop striving. Stillness is possible now." An excerpt from this week’s blog by contributor Jana Carlson.

We can’t control how the Lord will work in the lives of our youth, but we can prioritize teaching our kids to know and follow Jesus and trust God with the rest. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Jenny Marcelene. livingbydesign.org/cultivate-fait…

Especially at Christmas, we should prepare our hearts to be with Jesus. Let’s slow down, sit at His feet, and wait for His life-giving words. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Jen Ludwig. livingbydesign.org/meaning-of-adv…

When God calls us to a task, He goes with us. And who wouldn’t want more time with that kind of Father? An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Rachel Greening. livingbydesign.org/obedience-and-…

Blessing God is the ultimate worship because it takes the attention from ourselves and places it where it should always be—on God. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Susan Cort Johnson. livingbydesign.org/bless-the-lord/

Paul’s message to all believers is simple: We deserve nothing, yet we’ve received everything in Christ. God deserves all gratitude and glory. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Cheryl Esper Balcom. livingbydesign.org/biblical-thank…

We’re excited to announce that our guest blog submission window at Living by Design Ministries will be open from November 1–15. Accepted articles will be featured on our platform in January, February, and March.

When the fires of life surround us, we sometimes forget to pray or save prayer as a last resort. When life feels difficult, we can apply the firefighters’ simple slogan to our prayer lives. Stop, drop and roll. An excerpt from this week’s blog by contributor Colleen C. Howard.

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When we’re in Christ, we’re brand new creations—not slightly improved versions of ourselves. We’re fully loved. Fully forgiven. Fully His. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Katherine Grote. #livingbydesign

When anxiety takes over our lives, we may struggle to separate the feeling from the truth. Through Christ, we can experience a peace surpassing all understanding—even when anxiety threatens to weigh us down (Phil 4:7). Excerpt from this week’s blog by contributor Amber Ginter.

A tree looks different in every season. In winter, a tree has empty twigs. But in the spring, that same tree may be lush, full of green leaves, & bear fruit. The Lord ordains a time and season for every purpose He has for us. An excerpt from this week’s blog by Joanna Eccles.

God wants His people to become increasingly like Himself, including growing in trustworthiness and faithfulness. God doesn’t just care about faithfulness in big things—the little things matter, too. An excerpt by guest blog contributor Sarah McClelland. livingbydesign.org/faithfulness-i…

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Jesus Christ’s life teaches us that God is worth believing in. We can put our faith in Him without fear of disappointment. #JesusBeforeIGo | A FREE Bible Study with @bydesignorg | Sign up today; start tomorrow! LivingbyDesign.org/Jesus

The Apostle Paul’s story teaches us that human pride dissipates in the presence of Almighty God. livingbydesign.org/the-apostle-pa…

Journaling God’s steadfastness can be used for our good and His glory. An excerpt from this week’s blog by guest contributor Nicole O’Meara. livingbydesign.org/journaling-god…

When we have a vibrant personal relationship with God, His faithfulness is at the forefront of our minds and His name on the tips of our tongues. An excerpt from this week’s blog by guest contributor Margaret Kemp. livingbydesign.org/pass-down-your… #livingbydesign #christianblog

Every time we say, “Yes” to God, every time we step out of our comfort zone, every time we sacrifice, we share more of God’s heart and presence. And this changes us. An excerpt from this week’s blog @bydesignorg by guest contributor Lynda Kelly. livingbydesign.org/the-transforma…

When we spend time with Jesus, it may not always fix what feels broken in the moment, but it reminds us of who we are—daughters and sons of the King. An excerpt from this week’s blog by guest contributor Mary Spencer Veazey. livingbydesign.org/discouragement… #livingbydesign