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

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  • Autumn, Melancholy, and Suicide

    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…

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  • Labyrinth #90: St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA

    Labyrinth #90: St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, 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…

  • Back in the Rhythm

    Back in the Rhythm

    It has been way, way, way too long since I blogged regularly. I am changing that this week. If you’re a subscriber to my Substack,…

  • Love One Another (Sermon)

    Love One Another (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2024. The text I preached on was John…

  • Labyrinth #89: Crowley Park, Scranton, PA

    Labyrinth #89: Crowley Park, Scranton, PA

    About two weeks ago, I was collecting the items we’d need for our trip to Niagara Falls to see the total solar eclipse. We wanted…

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.