Tag Archives: reflection

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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A Waiting Posture

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Scott Shaum

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him”  Psalm 37:7 One of the more uncomfortable postures in life is that of waiting. Waiting for a follow-up phone call on a job interview. Waiting for the doctor to call with the test results. … Continue reading →

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Simple Faithfulness in Troubling Times

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Recently life has felt disorienting. I have learned that God takes me into these rather unpleasant seasons for his loving purposes. I still don’t like them. The book of Ruth is a masterfully written story that informs me in these … Continue reading →

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Resource: A Spiritual Life Inventory

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Spiritual Life Inventory God’s constant invitation to deep communion with him and the well documented need for life-long learning are two areas that a “busy” life can constrict. It is wise to take a step back and evaluate regularly – … Continue reading →

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Personal, Informal Maintenance Debriefings

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Scott Shaum

Of all the posts I have posted, “Why you need a Debriefing. Yes You” is by far the most viewed post. Apparently this touched a need. I’d like to revisit this topic with some ideas on how to proceed in being debriefed. … Continue reading →

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An Annual Season of Renewal

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Calm After the Storm As I write this I have just concluded a very full fall season of travel, speaking at conferences, organizational leader team meetings, debriefings – you know the drill. Note I did not say I was busy. … Continue reading →

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Mining Wisdom from Life

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Scott Shaum

©Scott E. Shaum 2015 Life Experience Does not Automatically Equate Wisdom We all have many life experiences. However, going from life experience to life experience does not automatically make one wise. The book of Proverbs tells us that, looking through … Continue reading →

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