Category Archives: Shepherding Well

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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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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Do You Believe the Father’s Love?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Scott Shaum

Do you receive the Father’s love as his beloved child with the same simple faith that you believe that Jesus died for your forgiveness? So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is … Continue reading →

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A Global Uninvited Companion

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Scott Shaum

None of us sought out this unprecedented uninvited companion to rock our worlds like it has. Yet here we are. What are the lasting effects in your personal journey from this global pandemic? What is God Up to in These … Continue reading →

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What do I do with all this “stuff” I feel inside?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Scott Shaum

A Helpful Resource Several in my circles have found this article on “That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief” very helpful. Generally, the Western world is one that does not permit grief well or know what to do with it. We hold … Continue reading →

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