Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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 past seven years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…
● Latest Articles
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You’re Not Alone: The Gospel’s Message for a Struggling Friend
A letter to a friend in the pews… Dear Friend, Perhaps you’ve wondered where I’ve been. Perhaps you’ve missed me. Perhaps you’ve worried about me.…
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Who Do We Say? – How our Lives tell a Story (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. The gospel reading was Mark 8:27-38. “Give…
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The Crumbs of Grace (sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, September 8, 2024. The gospel text I preached on was Mark 7:24-37. The…
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The Transformation of Anxiety
I had an excellent session with my counselor a few days ago. While in the waiting room, I thought about the productive two weeks I’d…
● 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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