Anticipation
by Lynne Bauman “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” … Continued
A Time to SPEAK UP
By April Johnson Well, today, it happened again. I held my tongue. I did not speak when I should have. I remained silent, smiled, and walked away. I remember as a child the countless times I was spoken to before … Continued
Welcoming the Seasons
By Kristi Stoughton One day last spring, I noticed my daffodils. The buds were just starting to peek through the green, promising explosions of yellow and gold in the coming weeks. I thought, “finally!” Later in the day I stood … Continued
Organic Mentoring Event with Dr. Sue Edwards
By Rene Allen On November 5, 2016, by design ministries sponsored an ‘Organic Mentoring’ event at Immanuel Church in Chelmsford, MA. The event was based on the book of the same title written by Dr. Sue Edwards and Barbara Neumann. … Continued
Legacy of Leftovers: Sacred Scraps
By Jan Carlberg My brothers dubbed one of our aunts, “the casserole queen.” She could concoct something out of leftovers, stuff from unmarked containers, or vegetables hibernating in the back of a refrigerator drawer. As I write, I find myself … Continued
It’s Time to ReTREAT!
By Linda Moore Dear Sister in Christ, “There have to be times to sit and wait for the fullness of God that replenishes body, mind and soul … there has to be time for the fullness of time, or time … Continued
Such a Time as This
By Chalaine Scott People say this generation is the problem. No one sits on front porches anymore. No families gather around tables. No rocking-chair sittin’ or porch-swing conversatin’. My grandpa’d sit and tell me about the good ol’ days. And … Continued
Organic Mentoring Conference
by design ministries is hosting an Organic Mentoring Conference! God commands us to pass on our faith to those who follow behind, whether we are eighteen or eighty. Labels vary, from mentoring, discipling, coaching, or spiritual mothering, but the purpose … Continued
What is happening at WeConnect?
By Kristi Stoughton WeConnect is the ministry arm of by design ministries that is dedicated to young women. As church attendance has fallen off among millennials, by design is taking action to discover trends, to seek out ways to encourage … Continued
Is It Time to Give Up Your Ordinary?
By Lucinda Secrest McDowell She could not have been more ordinary. Gladys was also a poor student and had quit school by age fourteen. She grew up to be a London parlor maid with few prospects. But then God got … Continued