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

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  • Labyrinth #135: It’s Okay if You’re Just Making All This Up

    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 past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…

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  • 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…

  • Blah, Blah, Blah

    Blah, Blah, Blah

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The gospel text was John 10:11-18.  Blah, blah,…

● 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.