Author Archives: Scott Shaum

Strengthening Oneself in God Amidst a Crisis

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Scott Shaum

Recently I was confronted with a problem that there was literally nothing I could do to solve. Immediately I felt the visceral response within. I was faced with a very strong temptation to give in to an internal response that … Continue reading →

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Are You Languishing?

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Scott Shaum

Some months ago the NY Times* ran an article that declared “languishing” as the reality many of us are living under.  In a nutshell, editorials are telling us that since there has been immense national and global upheaval, we are languishing under … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage Guide Included

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Scott Shaum

“When he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” John 16:14 This “truth” that the Spirit of truth is guiding us into is not a mere download of doctrine. Rather, it is into the … Continue reading →

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Fall 2021 Member Care Conferences In the US

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Scott Shaum

Two US-based conferences are going forward with plans to gather this fall: PTM (Pastoral Training in Member Care) will be held September 28-October 1, outside Asheville, NC This year’s theme is Grounded in Glory. There are some fantastic pre-conference events … Continue reading →

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A Christmastide Feast: 2020 Reads List

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Scott Shaum

A feast indeed. Time to belly up to some books. I am grateful for all the friends in the Kingdom – some known and personal friends and some unknown literary friends who shared books, articles, journals and podcast with me … Continue reading →

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Advent Reflection: Journey in the Valleys

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Scott Shaum

The Valley of the Shadow of Death (Psalm 23) The Valley of Achor (Hosea 2) The Valley of Baca (Psalm 84) Three valleys in the journey of life named: “Shadow of Death” “Bitterness” “Trouble” How did we get here? Psalm … Continue reading →

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Summer Reads

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Scott Shaum

Here are some of the books I’ve been enjoying these summer months, that I highly recommend! What have you been reading? Thanks!

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The Enemy Attacks Our Understanding of Who God Is

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Scott Shaum

Who is the liar but he who denies Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.  1 John 2:22 In the previous post we were confronted by the Apostle John’s call to … Continue reading →

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