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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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My Movember Confession
I grew the moustache. I blogged a few times. I told anyone who asked about the #Movember movement. I told people the importance of men’s…
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Speed Enforced by Aircraft
Ever notice those signs on the road that say, “Speed Enforced by Aircraft”? The Pinewood Men have. Check it out. https://player.vimeo.com/video/300630031 Enforcement from Pete…
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Cheating in Movember
So the picture above is of me today, November 21. Look how luxuriant and thick that moustache is. Not bad for three weeks of growth,…
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Praying Together About the Things We Can’t Talk About
We are living in very polarizing times today. In the United States, it has become increasingly difficult to hold a conversation about a political topic…
● 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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