Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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A Fracture in a Safe Space
It was July 2024. I was sitting in my office, when I received an email from Bear Creek Camp. Bear Creek Camp is the outdoor…
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Labyrinth #90: St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA
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…
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Back in the Rhythm
It has been way, way, way too long since I blogged regularly. I am changing that this week. If you’re a subscriber to my Substack,…
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Love One Another (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2024. The text I preached on was John…
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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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