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  No Longer Children

  Posted on July 21, 2018 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

  By Stanley D. Gale Children display a wonderful naivety to life – trusting, unassuming, authentic. Jesus held up childlike faith as the posture for entrance into the kingdom of God. Challenging worldly conceptions of greatness, Jesus beckoned a child to Himself and said this: “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like […]

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• Operation Expectant Prayer

  Posted on April 18, 2016 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

    I was only in my early 40’s but the x-ray revealed arthritis developing in both of my shoulders. That explained the pain when I extended my arms above my head. It was disturbing for someone who enjoyed planning tennis. I refused to allow the interloper the upper hand. Rather than allow pain to limit […]

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• When Bad Things Happen to God’s People

  Posted on April 13, 2015 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

    James has an interesting take on trials. He tells us that we are to consider it all joy when we face them. Whatever shape or size the trial takes, we are to meet it with joy and expectation. Why? Because we “know” the adversity is a kiln to the strengthening of our faith and […]

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• Prayer Training Retreat

  Posted on November 12, 2012 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

  I received an invitation to speak at a church’s weekend retreat, Friday through Sunday, five sessions.  I limit my speaking engagements nowadays, so I had to decline. However, I wanted to encourage the church in its desire to be trained in prayer. I put together a possible outline for a self-led retreat. I post my […]

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• “Prayer Doesn’t Work”

  Posted on November 2, 2012 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

    “Prayer doesn’t work.”  That’s not what those involved really thought, but that’s pretty much what it amounted to. I have a ministry that trains Christ’s disciples in evangelistic prayer.  It’s called Community Houses of Prayer, CHOP for short.  I’ve noticed something odd but consistent among those involved in this prayer outreach ministry. The heart […]

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• Equipping in Evangelistic Prayer

  Posted on August 6, 2012 by sdgale in 'CHOP Talk' Blog.

    What does your church do to mobilize its members for personal evangelism?  A pastor friend of mine said the approach of most churches is to have their members memorize the pastor’s phone number. While a case could be made that the pastor of the local church is the chief evangelist, for him to be […]

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