Jun 5, 2022 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom
So, if the appearance of a serpent in the Garden of Eden is not the presence of Satan, where does the “Evil one,” first show up, and how does this appearance change or not change our view of Satan? Satan, whose designation means “Stumble,” implying a block of stone...
May 12, 2022 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom
Author: Thomas Chavez Sunday School Bible stories have confused us. Most of us are sure that the first appearance of Satan in the Bible took place in Genesis, in the story of the temptation of Eve in the Garden of Eden. We all know that Satan dressed up as a serpent,...
Apr 10, 2022 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom
Author: Thomas Chavez When I was a kid of 12 or 13, I was first introduced to the world of Classical Greek Drama. Central to many of those fascinating Tragedies was a concept that I heard explained as a hero’s “Tragic Flaw.” Later on, I heard this idea expressed as...
Mar 14, 2022 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom
This article is based on a fascinating subject. It challenges the common notions of hell and addresses the source of associated with these terms which are the basis for misinterpretation. We will invite a group discussion together once the final article on this...
Feb 21, 2022 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practice
By: Thomas Chavez, Heather Dennis & Julie Gorham “We don’t want anybody telling us what to do, what to think, or what to believe!” This was the first thing out of anyone’s mouth at the inaugural gathering of what was to become Christ the Healer, United Church of...
Nov 30, 2021 | Biblical Knowledge & Wisdom, Body & Mind Connections, Storytelling
Long ago, I spent a couple of weeks getting to know a brilliant professional theologian who had already written an entire shelf of books, while letting him get to know me. This was of vital importance at the time because I was proposing to marry his daughter. The one...
