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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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Labyrinth #9: Community United Methodist Church, Ocean Pines, MD
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…
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They Worshiped, but they Doubted
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, a day known as The Holy Trinity. The gospel reading was Matthew 28:16-20.…
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They All May Be One
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The gospel text was John 17:1-11. So…when Jesus…
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Memorial Day: Apology and Dream
I am sorry. To the brave men and women who have given their lives in service of this country I call home, I am sorry.…
● 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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