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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Rethinking the Light that Saved Me

    I was recently interviewed by Sean Wellington for his podcast Suicide Noted. See this blog post for my thoughts about the podcast in general. The episode with my interview has not dropped yet, and I’ll certainly post about it when it does. But I can’t wait until then to start…

Latest Articles
  • Honest Talk about Suicide

    Honest Talk about Suicide

    I am grateful for Sean Wellington, and for his podcast, Suicide Noted. He’s working to change the conversation. For many years, I have worked to…

  • Labyrinth #123: The Beauty of Unresolved Memories

    Labyrinth #123: The Beauty of Unresolved Memories

    For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the…

  • Labyrinth #122: Is Pondering Enough to Live For?

    Labyrinth #122: Is Pondering Enough to Live For?

    For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the…

  • Labyrinth #121: Slow Like Quakers

    Labyrinth #121: Slow Like Quakers

    For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the…

About Me

I’m Michael, the author of this blog. I search for meaning through walking labyrinths, through exploring my Christian faith and my experience of depression, through preaching, and through writing about it for you.