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Grab a cup of coffee or tea, get comfortable, and explore what God has for you today. At Only By Prayer, we’re all about helping you to bring the sacred into the everyday. Perhaps you’d like to read a relevant blog post, listen to a short Reflections podcast, or learn something new about prayer. If you’d like you can also participate in our Prayer Across America Journey.  These and many other discoveries await you. Be sure to let us (Mary and Jane) know what you think by leaving a comment, and thanks for the visit!

Journey: A Good Name

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Psalm 23 Remix

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Psalm 23 is one of the the most well-known parts of the Bible. People who do not claim to be religious can quote parts of Psalm 23. Christians have become so familiar with this beloved psalm we almost cease to hear it. What we need is a Psalm 23 remix- a fresh look at an […]

life words

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you spoke your death words. how easily they dripped from your tongue. words without grace. words without love. words without hope. words without life. did you pray before you spoke to me? did you see the soul before you, so loved by God, before you let loose your darts? the enemy always comes to kill […]

journey: shelter in place

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The sky looked doubtful; the weatherman had forecast rain. Should I go or shelter in place? I glanced at the sky and decided to chance a walk anyway. I left the house and kept a watchful eye on the darkening sky. drip. drip. drip. Half way through my walk the rain began to fall. However, […]

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The Spiritual Discipline of Silence and Solitude (podcast)

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Join Jane VanOsdol and guest Ron Stohler, pastor of Growth and Groups at Grace Community Church in Noblesville, Indiana as they discuss the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude. You won’t want to miss this interesting and exciting podcast as you prepare for Easter!

 

Here’s a bit of what to expect:

Ron Stohler

  • A discussion of what spiritual disciplines are and why we need them in our lives.
  • Introducing the discipline of silence and solitude and why the other spiritual disciplines spring off of this.
  • Discussion over whether anyone can really hear from God.
  • Discovering some of the ways we might hear from God.


Resources

28399: Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, 20th Anniversary Edition Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth, 20th Anniversary EditionBy Richard Foster / HarperOne
328810: Sacred Rhythms Participant"s Guide: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Life Sacred Rhythms Participant’s Guide: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your LifeBy Ruth Haley Barton / Zondervan
113826: Sacred Rhythms: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your Life Sacred Rhythms: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Your Soul and Transform Your LifeBy Ruth Haley Barton / Zondervan
58108: The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday LifeBy Tony Jones / Youth Specialties
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