William Avaritt

Writer

Oct 3, 2025

About

Dr. Avaritt earned doctoral degrees in Ancient to Modern Philosophy, Social Science, Theology and Biblical Linguistics, Classical Literature, Education and Counseling. For the past twenty-five years, he has been an Academic Instructor for a number of colleges and universities in North Carolina and Texas, with twenty years of service at one college in Texas. He was actively involved in Christian ministry, with a special emphasis on Family Services regarding death and dying issues and grief recovery; and officiates funeral, burial, and memorial services as requested. Dr. Avaritt enjoyed speaking to churches, college classrooms, conferences and other formal settings, writing short stories, poetry, and Biblical articles for journals worldwide. He distributed weekly devotionals to Bible study teachers, leadership ministers, missionaries, pastors and evangelists located throughout the United States, Africa, and Central America.

Posts (5)

May 23, 2023 ∙ 5 min

A King and a Prophet: Darius and Daniel

Then, they said to the king, "Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day." When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. Then, the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, "Remember, You Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians, no decree or edict that the king...

Jun 2, 2020 ∙ 7 min

Cain: The First Runaway Child

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4:6-7 NIV Through the years, many people have regarded Bible stories as falling short of essential details needed to draw more appropriate conclusions about the authenticity of the stories, which might lead to making better decisions in...

Jul 11, 2018 ∙ 7 min

Cain: The First Runaway Child

Oct 6, 2014 ∙ 7 min

War-Torn Lives: How to Overcome

“…In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome this world.” John 16:33 NIV A sign beside the door of an Army Chaplain’s office stated: “If you have troubles, come in and tell me about them. If you don’t have troubles, please come in and tell me how you do it.” A fitting sign for a Chaplain’s office, especially when one considers its location…an Army Post for Combat Training! This would be a great sign to hang outside each church pastor’s office, as well;...

Jan 20, 2014 ∙ 5 min

Surviving in the Lion's Den: Daniel and Darius

Then, they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. Then, the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, “Remember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians, no decree or edict that the...