Gary Fraley
Pastor
Overview
Gary graduated from San Jose Bible College. He served as a pastor and counselor for many years. He ministered in churches, family conferences, and served with Whetstone Ministries (Ron Fuhrman). He and his wife Loretta were married for over 55 years, raised three daughters, and were the grandparents to 19 grandchildren. Gary passed away in 2020.
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Gary Fraley is a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He has seen and tracked family development from one generation to the…
2019
For Such a Time as This
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Life lessons God taught Pastor Gary Fraley and his family about identifying with their Lord and Savior in a culture…
Standing Alone
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Pastor Gary Fraley remembers the first time he joined a family in their daily devotions. He was a teenager, and…
2019
Be Strong in the Lord
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Long before high school days reach completion, young people and their parents often begin to consider what the next step…
2019
The Next Thing
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Yes, it is possible for parents to have perfect peace despite the prospect of prodigals! As with Moses, Saint Augustine,…
2019
All Humans are Prodigals
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Many pastors, fathers, and families are under attack. Often the natural response can be one of surprise: “If I’m doing…
2019
Five Surprises when Walking in the Center of God’s Will
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Even amateur campers know the value of a rope, but what is a manty? What makes it as valuable as…
2018
A Message from the Manty
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If you’re up for a good story, you’ll enjoy this in-depth re-telling of Ruth’s true love story by Pastor Fraley….
2018
What God Can Do Through Love
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The Bible gives many examples of loyalty as a character quality. In a style similar to his companion message on…
2018
David’s Mighty Men
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As a young boy, Gary Fraley hated school. He struggled immensely throughout his entire education. At age twelve as he…
2018
Lesson 161 – “The Powerful Influence of Fathers”
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Sometimes all things don’t seem to work together for good, even if we feel that we are loving God. Can…
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How to Stay Under Proper Jurisdiction
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Praying is a little different than covering everything in prayer. Husbands and dads have the privilege of being the coverers….
2017
Help in Times of Need
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You’re a father. You want to be dependable. You need your family and others to trust you. What does God…
2017
A Nail in a Sure Place
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We have heard it repeated many times: “the answer is God’s Word and prayer”. We know these two things give…
2017
Keeping it All Together
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Another session for young women, this message begins with the concept that our body is a temple for God’s Holy…
1999
The Temple of God’s Spirit
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The tug of temptation can be very powerful indeed. After all, any temptation can be excused in one way or…
1999
The Test of Moral Freedom
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The world pulls in many directions. God pulls in one direction. When you feel pulled in different directions, or that…
2016
Raising Godly Children in an X-Rated World
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Gary Fraley can still remember his great grandmother’s account of moving west in a covered wagon. Her intentional determination lives…
2016
The Vision
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The vivid family analogies brought out in Psalm 127 make excellent material for thought and application at whatever age your…
2015
Arrow in the Hand of a Mighty Man—Psalm 127
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God’s intent. God’s design. God’s great mystery. That is marriage! And that’s why the world cannot understand it. Yet for…
The Great Mystery
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There’s a lot going on for pastors these days. A single congregation represents so many needs. Various topics need addressed….
Pastoring in an “Out of Season Time”
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Gary Fraley continues his exhortation to the newly- or soon-to-be-married with a few words about children. Just as marriage is…
A Godly Offspring
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Can a man today be dominant and not domineering? Can he lead by example while fulfilling the role of leader, father,…
Demonstrate Who is Boss
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There is one marked difference that separates ATI from other curricula available to homeschoolers. This difference is the core of…
Lesson 6 – “Digging for Treasure is Work”
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This week’s message is vital to understanding how fathers and mothers can work together in homeschooling their children. Bob Newhouse…
Lesson 4 – “The Dominant Hand and the Helper Hand”
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This message by Gary Fraley is on the three biggest challenges to home education. Full of life stories about churches…
Carnal Husbands, Cranky Wives, and Cantankerous Kids
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Teach sons and daughters why and how to stand alone Commit to be a “one-woman man” or “one-man woman” Recognize…