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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Hidden in Christ #2: The Sermon
As I said in my last post, this is one of a series of posts I’ll be writing in the next few days about a retreat I…
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Hidden in Christ #1: The Monastery
This is the first of a series of posts I’ll be writing in the next few days about a retreat I attended at Holy Cross…
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What Kind of Test is Life?
So I’ve been thinking about taking tests, particularly the difference between multiple-choice and essay tests. I’ve been thinking about how they’re an interesting metaphor for…
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Labyrinth of the Week #2: Trinity Lutheran Church
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.
