Scholtes-Blog

Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

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

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  • When Eye Sees God

    When Eye Sees God

    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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  • Lo, the Lord Makes Merry, World Without End

    Lo, the Lord Makes Merry, World Without End

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. We were using an old Lutheran liturgy as part of our year-long commemoration…

  • 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…

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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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