Paulus of Tarsus
A Man Driven by the Word
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A SHAKY BEGINNING I AM Paulus. Good morning. So you wish to write a book in conjunction with me. It is a hard task if you decide to do this. Yes, because I do not know the Bible that well. So I guess you will learn it, won’t you? Uh-huh. We have been working together in bringing these words into formation for a book. We will see how it goes. I will direct it, for I still remember that life. I have written two pages (Prologue) in which I refute much of what I had done. That will lead the Reader into this controversial book. Now let us start. That’s the problem, for I do not know the names. With an exasperated sigh, I stopped channeling in order to bring myself more into alignment with this new project I have taken upon myself. 10-26-09 Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 7:00 AM. I went into channeling mode after aligning myself with the Father and my gang (the other Masters that guide and teach me). I had no idea of how the session would go. Without Yeshua, I felt I was in a boat without a rudder. I had relied so long on Him that writing a book without His stabilizing influence was a nervous proposition for me. I took a few deep breaths, raised my vibrations the best I could and waited to see what would come across. Good morning dear soul, I AM Paulus. We will be launching this book this day. I have known for eons of time that there would come a time when I would need to make restitution for the words that I preached throughout the years. There were times when I did not believe what was said, but I believed the Man. Now that may sound strange to you Readers, but remember I was making this leap of faith after being inspired by a Man who was known as a rabble rouser. I was in some ways his defender. In some ways I felt like I was on a crusade. I am sure you have read about people who jump on a bandwagon and take off in their fervor, in their passion. That was the person that I had become. Much has been written about how I stood and watched while Saint Stephen was martyred and stoned to death. Some of that is true, and I will not deny the fact that I was there. However, the story has been embellished. Remember, even in this day and age there are reporters who report what they see as happening and many times embellish the truth to make a more interesting story—they exaggerate it. This was the case with Saint Stephen. I did not know the man. I was just there. But I did not defend him either, and that is where I grieve. This day and age people come upon youths who are beating someone and they also stand and watch without going to that person’s aid. That is what I did; I stood and watched, not knowing particularly why he was being beaten. I only knew he was a follower, a believer in this new religion of Christianity of which I knew little. (Nick Bunick says he was not present.) It is somewhat ironic, for this Stephen became a role model, a template for me—a template that said, All right, if you are going to carry the Word that is going to be offensive to people, you are going to get into much trouble. You will be stoned, you will be imprisoned, and you could even die. As you know, that is what happened. But I am telling you the end of the story before I tell you the beginning. (Actually, he died peacefully in his bed, Nick writes.)
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Let me go back and bring truth and love into my narration, and not pride in my passion for spreading to the Jews and Gentiles what I thought were His Words and the meaning of the Kingdom of God. – Saint Paul Channeled by Verling CHAKO Priest, Paulus of Tarsus presents the unique viewpoints on Saint Paul by some of the Bible’s most fascinating and influential characters. Presenters Barnabas, Peter, Luke, and Jesus/Yeshua, share their remembrances of Paul’s time in history. As each person lends a different perspective of Paul’s life, Paul himself struggles in his attempt to set the record straight. He discusses how he lost his way on his Christian walk and even how he asks for Jesus’ forgiveness for incorrectly interpreting the Word. With brutal honesty, the Presenters challenge our belief systems concerning Paul’s ministry and reinforce Paul’s humanity and his willingness to give his life in service to Jesus and his word. But most importantly, they remind us to give our very best as we travel life’s road. A unique and stimulating read, Paulus of Tarsus reveals the true nature of Saint Paul’s ministry and encourages you to look at his life in a new light.
About the Author
Verling CHAKO Priest, PhD was born in Juneau, Alaska, hence her name of Cheechako, shortened to just Chako by her mother, a medical doctor, and her father, an Orthodontist. Chako was raised in Napa, CA. She attended the University of California at Berkeley where she met her future husband. Upon their marriage and after his training as a Navy pilot, they settled into the military way of life. They lived twelve years outside of the United States Mainland in various places, which included Hawaii, Viet Nam, Australia, and Greece. Little did she know that these exotic lands and peoples were preparing her for her spiritual awakening years hence? After her husband's retirement from the Navy, they resettled in Napa, California. It was during this time that she returned to school at Berkeley, transferred to Sonoma University where she earned her first two degrees in Psychology. Chako then entered the doctoral program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP) at Menlo Park, CA, (and now renamed Sofia University) which is located in Palo Alto, CA. She successfully completed that program which consisted of a Master, as well as the Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology. Ten years and four degrees later she was able to pursue her passion for Metaphysical and New Age Thought—her introduction into the realm of the Spiritual Hierarchy and the Ascended Lords and Masters. In 1988, Dr. Priest moved to Minnetonka, Minnesota. She co-authored a program called, Second Time Around for those with recurring cancer for Methodist Hospital. She, as a volunteer, also facilitated a grief group for Pathways of Minneapolis, and had a private practice. She studied with a spiritual group in Minnetonka led by Donna Taylor and the Teacher, a group of 5 highly developed entities channeled by Donna. The group traveled extensively all over the world working with the energy grids of the planet and regaining parts of their energies that were still in sacred areas waiting to be reclaimed by them, the owners. They climbed in and out of the pyramids in Egypt, tromped through the Amazon forest in Venezuela, rode camels at Sinai, and climbed the Mountain. Hiked the paths at Qumran, trod the ancient roadways in Petra, Jordan, and walked where the Master Yeshua walked in Israel. The time came, November 1999, when Chako was guided to move to Arizona—her next phase of growth. This is where she found her beloved Masters, who in reality had always been with her. They were all ready for her next phase, bringing into the physical several books—mind-provoking books, telepathically received by her, from these highly evolved, beautiful, loving Beings. Each book stretches her capabilities, as well as her belief systems. Nevertheless, it is a challenge she gladly embraces.