Category Archives: Shepherding Well

When Cancer Comes to Your Life

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Scott Shaum

Is there a word that strikes as much fear in our hearts as the “C” word? Cancer is such a scary reality. Cancer is so prevalent. Every one reading this knows someone who has, or has had or has had … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical Engagements

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Scott Shaum

A sabbatical is an opportunity to disengage from certain normative activities to make space to engage different “sabbatically” activities. What have I been engaging in? Rest: My first sabbatical goal was to sleep in my own bed for 30 nights … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical: What am I noticing Regarding Disengagement

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Scott Shaum

When we deliberately opt to disengage for a day (sabbath) or a season (sabbatical), what might be the impact on us? Why would one even want to do that? My wife and I have been granted a sabbatical for the … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Grief, the Gift of Grief 

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Scott Shaum

I had watched my wife grieve the sudden passing of her mom over twenty years ago. I saw that grief come over her like an eclipse of her normal shining self. She was veiled in grief for many, many months. … Continue reading →

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Heading Into the Wilderness

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Scott Shaum

Everyone I engage is experiencing some level of challenge in life. Some of these challenges are life altering. What is up with all these trials? I have been teaching on adult development and the stages of faith with greater frequency. … Continue reading →

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The Fog Bank Called Fear

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Scott Shaum

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 The Fear Factor A consistent indicator that my inner … Continue reading →

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2024 Annual Reads List

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Scott Shaum

Hi All Attached is my annual reads list. I hope your find something in here of value to you. Please pass along any suggestions you have from any genre. Thanks! Grace and Peace Scott

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Maturing in the Father’s Love

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Scott Shaum

I developed the below reflection to help stir reflection on the expansiveness of the Father’s love and our maturing in that love. There is much commentary I could give on this passage, but it is best that we hear from … Continue reading →

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