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Summer Sampler: Lemonade in the Hands of Jesus
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." We all know the saying, but how do we actually do it when life gets heavy?
In today’s Summer Sampler feature, Abigail Chrisicos shares her personal journey of navigating a difficult autoimmune diagnosis. Instead of letting a bitter season harden her heart, she invited God into her pain. The result? A deeper, sweeter intimacy with Christ than she had ever experienced before. 🙌
Whether you are lounging by the pool or walking through a season of quiet suffering, remember that God is actively working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). He is ready to turn life's sour moments into something refreshing.
Summer Sampler: You Can’t Trust What You Don’t Know
Why do children leap into their father's arms without fear? Because they know him. In our latest Summer Sampler post, Sharon Gamble shares how deep intimacy with Christ fuels absolute trust, even through her husband's current battle with brain cancer.
Summer Sampler: The Value of Story
What happens when life takes an unexpected hairpin curve? By Design’s Executive Director, Kim Findlay, shares her personal journey through loss and restoration, reflecting on how God weaves threads of hope through our darkest chapters. No matter what chapter of life you are writing today, your story matters to God and to this community.
Learning by design
When I first heard about by design ministries I wasn’t sure who they were or what they were all about. I just knew that I had a friendship with a woman named Kristi Stoughton who is on staff and I had a desire to hear about what she poured so much of her heart and time into.
What Does "by design" Do?
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been asked that question. I’ve been on staff here for almost six years and still, answering that question always stumps me.
It’s easy to just spout our mission statement:
“by design ministries is dedicated to the equipping and development of women for ministry that will advance the kingdom of God, with a special emphasis on the needs related to New England.”
It’s true, and it sounds good, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what does it mean for YOU?