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Author Archives: Scott Shaum
Shepherds Mustn’t Over Protect Sheep
Some time ago I found myself debriefing a couple who were working in a southern African country. He is a doctor and servicing a small hospital in a remote area. After they had shared some of their experiences with me I … Continue reading
Posted in Shepherding Well
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Rest Revisited: What Does it Look Like?
“Ya, Jesus is our rest, that’s all good. But what do I do?” This might be a common response to a post like a previous one on rest. If you have not read that post, please do so. As I stated … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Shepherding Well, Spiritual Vitality
Tagged Busyness, Dependence, fatigue, Matthew 11, Modeling for others, relationship with God, Rest, self-awareness, self-care, Shepherding, soul care, spiritual formation, Spiritual Practices, Spiritual vitality
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Shepherd’s Shout Out: Velvetashes.com
A FANTASTIC RESOURCE FOR WOMAN WORKING CROSS-CULTURALLY Velvetashes.com is a creative, attractive site packed with resources, encouragement, and ways to connect with others. Head on over and check it out. Well done Velvet Ashes Ladies!
What is the Rest that Jesus Offers?
Familiar Passage, But Clearly Understood? A few weeks ago I spoke at the annual Mental Health and Missions Conference. I was asked to speak on the integrated life of the care giver. In my preparation I learned that the English word for … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Shepherding Well, Spiritual Vitality, Thinking Well
Tagged Christ's example, exhaustion, fatigue, holistic health, Jesus, Jesus' example, light burden, Matthew 11, Modeling for others, relationship with God, self-care, Spiritual vitality, Trinity
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Traveler’s Bag-o-Tricks
This time, a little more light-hearted. I like to travel light, as light as possible. It is rare, no matter the length of trip, that I check a bag on. The airlines can’t lose my luggage if I don’t hand it … Continue reading
An Annual Season of Renewal
Calm After the Storm As I write this I have just concluded a very full fall season of travel, speaking at conferences, organizational leader team meetings, debriefings – you know the drill. Note I did not say I was busy. … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Spiritual Vitality, The Shepherd's Health, Thinking Well
Tagged Evaluation, fatigue, holistic health, Life Seasons, Modeling for others, reflection, relationship with God, Renewal, sabbath, self-awareness, self-care, shepherd's example, spiritual formation, Spiritual vitality
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To Be a Master Caregiver, Be a Practiced Receiver
“A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” John the Baptist in John 3:27 “Whoever abides in me, and I in him, he it is that will bear much fruit. For without me you can do … Continue reading
A Reader’s Question: Responding to Extreme Exhaustion in Others
I began this site with a series looking at five different themes I have experienced while shepherding cross-cultural workers. One of them was titled Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #2 Total Exhaustion. A few weeks ago … Continue reading
Posted in Shepherding Well
Tagged Disengagement, exhaustion, fatigue, Rest, Sabbatical, self-care, Spiritual vitality, Trauma
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Tending Scattered Wool 