Tag Archives: relationship with God

To Be a Master Caregiver, Be a Practiced Receiver

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Scott Shaum

  “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.” John the Baptist in John 3:27 “Whoever abides in me, and I in him, he it is that will bear much fruit. For without me you can do … Continue reading →

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Jesus-Directed Rather than Need-Driven Life and Ministry

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Jesus was Not Need Driven Obvious in the pages of the Gospels are the rampant needs around Jesus. Everywhere he went, there were people with needs. So too for us. Yet it is clear that needs were not the driving … Continue reading →

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Why Sabbath is to be Taken Seriously for Vocational Holiness

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Sabbath, like our entire walk with God, is an act of faith. By faith, we cease and desist from work for one day. The word shabbat does not mean rest, it means cease. And sabbath is absolutely essential for vocational holiness. This … Continue reading →

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What is the Primary Aim of Spiritual Formation?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Spiritual formation is the buzzword these days. And I am all for it. Yet, when I speak with others I hear all sorts of descriptors of what formation is to be about. Let’s ponder this for a moment. In short, spiritual … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #1 Spiritual Anemia

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Scott Shaum

© Scott E. Shaum 2014 The next 5 posts will address one of 5 themes I am seeing on a very consistent basis that lead to ill health (emotional, spiritual, relational, physical, etc.) and ineffectiveness. These themes are restricted to the … Continue reading →

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What Did Jesus Want us to Learn of Him?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Scott Shaum

©Scott E. Shaum 2014 Latin: With God, Peace Matthew 11:28-30 is a well know passage. It is Jesus’ invitation to take on an easy yoke and a light burden, to learn of him.  “Come to me, all you who are weary and … Continue reading →

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