Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Shepherd’s Pursuant Handiwork

San Antimo, Montalcino, Italy God is our Model Shepherds pursue the sheep. God is our ultimate role model in this simple yet crucial act. He is the pursuer of our souls. It is the nature of God to seek out … Continue reading

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How Personal Risk Deeply Reflects God’s Nature

 ©Scott E. Shaum April 2015 Was it worth it? In 2005 I had been in remote Cambodia providing some much needed pastoral care and counsel to a multi-national church planting team. The small city where they were working clung to the … Continue reading

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Ways to Wield Influence without Positional Authority

Authority has gotten a bad rap for many decades now. One reason is that those in places of authority have abused that stewardship. Thus trust is pretty low amongst society regarding people in positions of authority.  But authority is not … Continue reading

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