Only By Prayer — Where the sacred and everyday meet

Welcome to Only By Prayer!

Welcome to Only By Prayer, where the sacred and the everyday meet! It’s our desire that on these pages you’ll deepen your prayer life with God. Whether you’ve been praying for years or you are wondering what prayer is all about, Mary and I are excited that you’ve stopped by for a while. So, get comfy, maybe grab something to drink and explore our site to learn more about the amazing fact that God actually wants to communicate with us.

Only By Prayer is authored by sisters Jane VanOsdol and Mary Kane. On our pages you’ll find Bible studies, a blog, podcast audios and devotions. Check out some of our products for sale to encourage you in your Christian walk and your prayer life. We also offer a free monthly e-zine called Got Prayer? You can sign up on our mailing list to receive it. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy New Year!

Are you ready to live 2012 with purpose? If so, join us on the Only By Prayer blog as we explore how to do just that. Click on 2012 to read the blog posts and to share your thoughts about how you want to live your life this year.

New! Podcast

Mary and I have recorded a new podcast on Living a Life of Purpose in 2012. Join us as we suggest some ways to make this year count! We’ve included a list of resources that we talk about in the podcast.

Are you Looking for Jesus?

Jane and I are happy to announce that our new seminar Looking for Jesus is now available to purchase! If you are longing for a deeper relationship with our Savior, just click on this link for more information!

Looking For Jesus

A Journey Home: Ruth and Her Reedemer

Mary is so excited to announce that after four years of hard work her nine- week bible study on the Book of Ruth is finally available to purchase! If you are in need of redemption or are interested in deepening your walk with the Lord, please click on the link to purchase a copy of A Journey Home:Ruth and Her Redeemer.

Only By Prayer Facebook Page

Do you know that Only By Prayer now has a Facebook page? Leave a comment, post a prayer request or join a discussion. We’d love to hear from you!

Prayers Around the World: Nigeria

It’s important to remember to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world. Many of these Christians live in cultures that are challenging or hostile to our faith. Open Doors has agreed to let us publish their prayers from their Weekly Prayer Alerts on our site. Please join them in praying for the believers in Nigeria.

Fulani Muslim herdsmen along with Muslim soldiers have killed at least 45 ethnic Berom Christians in Plateau state in the past week, Christians in this northern-central Nigerian town said. Compass Direct News reports that the attacks began on Monday, November 20, in Barkin Ladi and nearby Kwok village, reportedly over allegations by Fulani Muslims of cattle theft. The next day sources said that a Christian was beheaded behind a popular hotel. On Wednesday, four Christians were killed during an attack on a church, and an assault on Thursday left 35 Christians dead, according to area Christian leaders.

“On Thursday at about 9 a.m., the Muslims’ call to prayer was made at the Izala [Islamic sect] mosque,” said farmer Choji Pamjamo, 51. “And shortly after that, we saw hundreds of armed Muslims invading the town from all directions, attacking and killing Christians. They were shouting ‘Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar,’ [God is greater] as they were burning properties belonging to Christians.” Click Nigeria to read the full story.

Prayer:

Our heavenly Father, once again we bring before You the cries of Your people in Nigeria. We pray that You will bring about justice and peace in the volatile Plateau State where much of the violence has occurred. Comfort those who mourn the loss of friends and loved ones in last week’s attacks. Heal those who have been injured. Provide food and shelter for those who fled and provide for them to return in safety. Intervene on behalf of the people, that the government might address the causes of this violence and take action with courage and conviction. And strengthen Your church there that has been severely diminished as thousands have fled. We pray for a new day in Nigeria when thousands will call on Your name and raise high the name of Christ. In the name of Jesus our protector and strength, Amen.

Donate To This Ministry

If you would like to donate to Only By Prayer, you can do so here. Donations will be used to purchase equipment, take classes, purchase software and other resources needed to run Only By Prayer. Thank you so much!