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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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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…
● Latest Articles
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A Gen-Xer Reflects on What Happened to Gender
In 1972, a record album and illustrated book were released entitled Free to Be…You and Me. Two years later, a special based on the album…
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Labyrinth #88: St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Fair Lawn, New Jersey
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…
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I’m getting some publicity!
Check out this “Book Lovers Holiday Gift Guide” that was posted in the San Francisco Examiner last week. I’m mentioned as #8 on the list…
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Quirinius the Shepherd (Christmas Eve Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. The gospel reading was Luke 2:1-20. As usual, 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.
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