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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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It’s the middle of autumn. November. A wintry wind has been whirling around my world the last week or so. This wind knocked the power out twice within a week, which was less than pleasant for me. A power outage is a very reliable trigger for me, one that ramps…
● Latest Articles
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Nixing Route Six
I’m now at the tail end of a two-week vacation from my job. It’s been mostly a stay-cation, with a few day trips to find…
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Labyrinth #92: Sparta United Methodist Church, Sparta, NJ
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…
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Labyrinth #91: Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, PA
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…
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A Fracture in a Safe Space
It was July 2024. I was sitting in my office, when I received an email from Bear Creek Camp. Bear Creek Camp is the outdoor…
● 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.
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