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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…
● Latest Articles
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Follow Where Jesus Leads
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Matthew 16:21-28. By now most of you have seen…
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Snapshots of My Depression #13: Persona in Progress
This is one in a series of posts I’m calling “Snapshots of my Depression.” These are memories of times in my life when my mental…
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Footprints in the Sand
It’s time again for another mildly heretical Pinewood Men feature! Enjoy. Footprints in the Sand from Pete Barry on Vimeo.
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The Hole in the Sky
So how can I describe the experience of viewing a total solar eclipse? Not with pictures, I fear. I didn’t bother trying to get any…
● 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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