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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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For about two or three hours last Friday evening, I was in constant, desperate prayer. I was overwhelmed with anxiety, to the point of tears. My repeated prayer was this: “Please God, please, don’t make me bishop.” I’ll tell you how I got there, and how God answered that prayer.…
● Latest Articles
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Thirteen
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…
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Twelve
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…
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Eleven
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…
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Ten
Who remembers 10–10-220? Or maybe 10–10-321? Or 10–10-987? Anybody who watched television in the late 90’s should have at least a vague memory of that.…
● 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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