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

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  • Autumn, Melancholy, and Suicide

    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…

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  • Words are for Building Up, Not Tearing Down

    Words are for Building Up, Not Tearing Down

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Mark 3:20-35. It was also the celebration of three…

  • Yes, And…

    Yes, And…

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the day called The Holy Trinity. We also celebrated the Sacrament of Holy…

  • Labyrinth #17: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, NY

    Labyrinth #17: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Rock Tavern, NY

    I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…

  • Labyrinth #16: Personal Labyrinth

    Labyrinth #16: Personal Labyrinth

    I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…

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.