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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…
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An Advent Hymn
The season of Advent begins in the church in just a few days. Advent is a time of waiting. During Advent, we are invited to…
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Metamorphosis
Attend please. Below you will find the latest video production of Pinewood Men. We do hope you enjoy… M E T A M O R P…
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“You are God’s child. Jesus died for you.”
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Festival of Christ the King. The gospel reading was Matthew 25:31-46. Jodie…
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Ships in Harbors, Talents in the Ground
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Matthew 25:14-30. When Jonathan was young, he was always…
● 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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