Only By Prayer

Where the sacred and everyday meet


  • Does Your Head Know God Loves You But Not Your Heart?

    For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 is one of the most well known Bible verses in the world. Perhaps you already know it by heart. I’ve had it memorized for a long time.… [Continue Reading]

    Does Your Head Know God Loves You But Not Your Heart?

  • Are You Done Retreating?

    I schlepped my suitcase in the door and dropped it on the floor. “Are you done retreating?” Erik asked me as I came in the house.  His question stopped me in my tracks.

    Are You Done Retreating?

  • Take 5! A Good Work

    Let’s take 5 minutes and study about a good work from the word of God. Now, please get your journal and a pencil and lets get started!     6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.… [Continue Reading]

    Take 5! A Good Work

  • Cancel Culture, an Old Tactic

    Cancel culture is alive and well in America today.  If you dare to disagree with whatever “they” deem to be acceptable thinking on a topic or issue, the mob gangs up and cancels you — your social media presence, you job or business, whatever it is that is important to you and your livlihood. You’re now… [Continue Reading]

    Cancel Culture, an Old Tactic
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Reflections #9: His Love Trumps Hate Podcast

Thank you for joining us for Reflections, short meditations on scripture intersecting life 1 Corinthians 13 The #LoveTrumpsHate is being bandied around lately. I see it on signs, blog posts, Facebook, and Twitter. But it’s often accompanied by words and actions that aren’s so loving. No matter whom you supported in the election, both sides[Read More…]

#Hislovetrumpshate

#Hislovetrumpshate There is a hash tag being tossed about. It’s about love. It’s about hate. It’s about how we can conquer evil and pain and hurt and sin with love. We try to defeat a four letter word with another four letter word. Let’s apply the wisdom of the ages to this cultural situation and[Read More…]

Poem: The Strongest Rock

One of my students stopped me the other day, excited to share her poem with me. She wrote it during her Bible Quiet Time at school. Her poem spoke to my heart, and I think it will speak to you as well! Leave a comment below and let Rebekah know how much you enjoyed her[Read More…]

Wake up!

Talking. Tasting. Speaking. The tongue is a tricky little member of the body. While it can be used for good—words of encouragement, salvation and praise—it can also be used for evil. Insults, sarcasm, and lies are right on the tip of the tongue. Left to its natural self, the tongue cannot be trusted. Thankfully God[Read More…]

Fresh Start: Get a Fresh Attitude in 2017

Too many times I’ve heard people say “That’s just how I am. I can’t change.” When you think about it, what that really means is “I’m beyond God. He’s not powerful enough to fix me.” And mixed in with that is also a dose of “I don’t want to put in the work to change.”[Read More…]