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Revised Spiritual Reflection Tool

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Scott Shaum

Refection is a wise life practice. Busyness undermines reflection. Without pausing, we do not grow in wisdom that God can teach us through life. Taking time to examen our lives gives God space to catch our attention. A Revised Spiritual … Continue reading →

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…and just a Pinch of Disruption

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Scott Shaum

Essential Elements of Spiritual Growth At a recent training I attended the group was asked to list six essential ingredients of spiritual formation. That is an intriguing question. What would you list? My Six The Triune God of Love Revelation … Continue reading →

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Is Your Spirituality Sufficient for Your Vocation?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Scott Shaum

This is a weighty question. I gleaned this question from Eugene Peterson in a statement he makes in the introduction to his book Under the Unpredictable Plant. Let’s break it down. Spirituality is the ways we intentionally respond to God’s presence … Continue reading →

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Your Life, a Message

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Scott Shaum

I have been reflecting on the reality and impact of long-term, unresolved adversity in life. We all know someone, you might be that someone, who lives with unresolved physical ailment – the kind that alters how one goes about life. … Continue reading →

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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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Book Release: The Uninvited Companion

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Scott Shaum

The Uninvited Companion: God’s Shaping Us In His Love through Life’s Adversities is a culmination of  wresting with God and his Word through year’s of personal, physical adversity. Here is an excerpt: My Hannah-Like Prayer Moment I remember clearly a Hannah-like prayer … Continue reading →

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Resiliency: Willingness to Sacrifice

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Scott Shaum

Everyone suffers. We are invited to sacrifice. When we add the layer of active service to others in the name of Jesus, then we must add the reality that we will experience pains in the act of that service. Somehow … 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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