Scholtes-Blog

Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

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

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  • When Eye Sees God

    When Eye Sees God

    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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  • Praying Together About the Things We Can’t Talk About

    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…

  • The Beginning of the Birth Pangs

    The Beginning of the Birth Pangs

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Mark 13:1-8. I also referred to the other readings…

  • Learning from Women

    Learning from Women

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Mark 12:38-44, the story of the so-called “widow’s mite.” …

  • You’re Not a Burden.

    You’re Not a Burden.

    It’s day seven of Movember. Throughout this month, many people around the world (including me) are growing moustaches to build awareness of men’s health issues.…

● 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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