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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me — Metallica One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do —…
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Whatever You Decide…
I had an excellent session with my therapist a few days ago. It had been way too long since I’d seen him — I had…
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Dark Firewater (Part Two)
This is Part Two of a post I began yesterday. Click here to read Part One. The words of the fire resonated with me so…
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Dark Firewater (Part One)
This is a pretty long post, so I’m publishing it in two parts. Here’s Part One. Part Two will come tomorrow. In the woods behind…
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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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