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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Autumn, Melancholy, and Suicide

    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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  • Labyrinth #13: Pleasantville UCC, Chalfont, PA

    Labyrinth #13: Pleasantville UCC, Chalfont, PA

    I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…

  • Labyrinth # 12: Peace Valley Park, Doylestown, PA

    Labyrinth # 12: Peace Valley Park, Doylestown, PA

    I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…

  • Mustard and Poison Ivy

    Mustard and Poison Ivy

    This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. Did you ever feel like you’re…

  • Mushrooms in the Woods

    Mushrooms in the Woods

    I went out in the woods behind my house yesterday, and discovered an incredible array of mushrooms out there. We’ve had an awful lot of…

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.