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