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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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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Christmas Poem IV: “The Snow Falls Deep”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to…
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Christmas Poem III: “A Feeling of Love and Utter Joy”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to…
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Christmas Poem II: “This Peculiar Day”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and send it out as a Christmas card to friends and family. In this “Advent Calendar,” I’m…
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Christmas Poem I: “The Christmas Field”
Every year in November or early December, I write a poem about Christmas. I send it out as a Christmas card to family and friends…
● 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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