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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  • On Being a “Good Christian”

    On Being a “Good Christian”

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. There are people in this room…

  • Building a Labyrinth?

    Building a Labyrinth?

    So I am blessed to live in a wonderful house owned by the church where I serve. One of my favorite things about this house…

  • You Are the Welcoming Statement

    You Are the Welcoming Statement

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 2. The gospel reading was Matthew 10:40-42. So, Jesus talks a lot…

  • Labyrinths # 10 and #11: Two churches in coastal Delaware

    Labyrinths # 10 and #11: Two churches in coastal Delaware

    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.

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