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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

July 10, 2020 By MaryK Leave a Comment

The birth of a baby is a joyous event! The parents to-be spend hours preparing the nursery, buying baby paraphernalia, baby-proofing the house and most importantly, choosing a good name. Today our Bible study focuses on the meaning and importance of names.

Psalm 23 Remix

July 9, 2020 By MaryK Leave a Comment

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

June 30, 2020 By MaryK Leave a Comment

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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

June 26, 2020 By MaryK 2 Comments

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, […]

Reflections #23: Expectations

May 20, 2020 By Jane VanOsdol Leave a Comment

n this episode, we’ll meditate on Proverbs 11:23. Do I have a mindset that expects failure or success in my life? Do what we think and say influence our reality?