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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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…
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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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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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