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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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Healing a Broken Church
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached at a special service called Order of Corporate Reconciliation. We offered this worship experience at my congregation…
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Forgiving an $8,000 Debt
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel lectionary text was Matthew 18:21-35. Forgiveness is hard. It’s challenging. Let’s…
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On Fragility
I was hesitant to post what I wrote about suicide yesterday. And prior to receiving all the affirming and supportive comments, I second-guessed myself. I…
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Don’t Call Me Selfish
Don’t call me selfish. Now, I know that I am selfish sometimes. I can certainly be self-absorbed and self-centered. I can certainly be worried more…
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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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