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Courage Must Accept Fear
"Courage must accept fear." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Feb 41 min read


Judge Individually...
Try to truly observe individual situations before passing judgment based on prejudice, stereotype, or gut fear.

S Chavez
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Faith replaces fear
"Faith replaces fear" - S Chavez

S Chavez
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Going It Alone
"There are times when going where you’re called means going it alone." - S Chavez

S Chavez
May 15, 20231 min read


Loud Silence
"Sometimes there is no louder noise than silence." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Wearing Masks Can Get Tiring
On my walk this morning, I ran into someone who recognized me from my church. It got me thinking about the different faces we wear in the...

S Chavez
Jul 21, 20223 min read


On the Stupidity of Racism
I’ve been thinking about the stupidity of racism lately. The year Hattie McDaniel became the first ever African American to win an Oscar...

S Chavez
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Fear is Courage Waiting to Happen
"Fear is merely courage waiting to happen." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Mar 15, 20221 min read


9/11 - 20 Years Later
On September 11, 2001, right about the time as I write this today, a thirty-two year old man was holding his four year old close to his...

S Chavez
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Racism - Just Don't Play
Tug of War is one of the most popular lawn games played worldwide. Two teams pitted against each other in a test of strength, pull on...

S Chavez
Sep 9, 20213 min read


Blind Hatred is Cowardly
"Love is brave for one must risk the chance of being hurt. Blind hatred is cowardly for it involves no risk at all.” - S Chavez

S Chavez
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Anger and Fear are Close Siblings
"Anger and fear are close siblings, one often mistaken for the other.” - S Chavez

S Chavez
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Give Up Fear
"If you give up your fear, everything becomes possible." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Sep 8, 20211 min read


On Being a Parent
"Being a parent means always walking the line between the pride of watching your child advance forward into life on their own and the...

S Chavez
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Commit
"It is impossible to love when you have a fear of losing love. Despite the risks, you have to commit 100%." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Don't Worry
"Prepare, but about tomorrow. It will come ho matter what. And if it doesn't, then you don't have to worry about that either." - S Chavez

S Chavez
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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