Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The text I preached on was the Second Reading, Acts 8:14-17. This was…

When I was a child, all I ever wanted to be was an astronaut. I loved learning about outer space, especially about the planets in…

I have this theory about the twelve tribes of Israel. But before I explain it, I ought to start by telling you what I mean when…

I just watched the movie Wonder Woman a few weeks ago. It’s wonderful. I really didn’t know much about it except the hype that it was…

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.