Tag Archives: perspective

The Ministry Of Reminding

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Scott Shaum

We sure do forget easily. As an attempt at anti-forgetfulness, I will pray Psalm 143:8: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,                               … Continue reading →

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Resiliency: The Backlash Boogie

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Backlash is a shocker when it happens the first couple of times. We show up with the intentions of helping in a situation and it backfires. People are not happy, in fact they resist. What’s more, what we sought to … Continue reading →

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5 Themes: Addressing Spiritual Thinness

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Scott Shaum

(This is one of a five part serious on responding to thematic issues affecting member care provider’s and cross-cultural worker’s health and effectiveness. You can read the intro.) This much is true in creation: Input must exceed output. Consider a farmer’s … Continue reading →

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What I would Tell My Younger Self

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Hindsight is  a wonderful gift.  I have reflected on what I would have done differently in my younger years. Actually, it is not so much what I would have done, but more how I would have lived. Here’s my list: … Continue reading →

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Why You Need a Debriefing. Yes You.

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Why, Not How This will be about why debriefings are needed, not how to offer them. There are some great trainings on debriefing out there. Such a skill set requires more than a mere blog entry. Debriefing gets a bit of … Continue reading →

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