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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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  • Who Do We Say? – How our Lives tell a Story (Sermon)

    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…

  • The Crumbs of Grace (sermon)

    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…

  • The Transformation of Anxiety

    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…

  • Labyrinth #94: Private Property, Weatherly, PA

    Labyrinth #94: Private Property, Weatherly, PA

    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…

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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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