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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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.…
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I Know That You’re Here (poem)
I know that you’re here. I feel you in the air. The frost in the trees. The taste in my hair. I know you’ve come back. You…
● 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.
