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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Please Don’t Make me Bishop

    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.…

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  • Get up. Do not fear.

    Get up. Do not fear.

    This morning, I had the opportunity to preach at St. Andrew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Perkasie, where I was Director of Education/Pastoral Assistant from 2000-2005.…

  • Home in Perkasie

    Home in Perkasie

    This morning, I attended worship at St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perkasie. In fact, I preached there today. This was a very special day…

  • Another Pinewood Men Film

    Another Pinewood Men Film

    So here’s the latest film endeavor from Pinewood Men. I think it’s our best to date. I present…Dog Prison. Dog Prison from Pete Barry on…

  • Labyrinth of the Week #1: Allamuchy Elementary School

    Labyrinth of the Week #1: Allamuchy Elementary School

    Note: It was recently brought to my attention that the “subscribe” button was missing on my blog. I have rectified that. If you would like…

● 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.