Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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For about two or three hours last Friday evening, I was in constant, desperate prayer. I was overwhelmed with anxiety, to the point of tears. My repeated prayer was this: “Please God, please, don’t make me bishop.” I’ll tell you how I got there, and how God answered that prayer.…
● Latest Articles
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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…
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Labyrinth #15: Grace Episcopal Church, Hopkinsville, KY
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…
● 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.
