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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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It’s the middle of autumn. November. A wintry wind has been whirling around my world the last week or so. This wind knocked the power out twice within a week, which was less than pleasant for me. A power outage is a very reliable trigger for me, one that ramps…
● Latest Articles
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Let’s Play “The Cube”
Okay. I’ve got an idea for a “Snapshots of My Depression” blog post for tomorrow, but first I need to teach you a game. It’s…
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Yearning and burning, but always learning
Day 11 of my medical leave. I learned a few things today. Some good, some less good, but all hopefully helpful in this journey to…
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Helpful Bleeding
I bled twice today, and both times it hurt a lot less than I expected. My first bloodletting was by the hands of a phlebotomist,…
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An Unexpectedly Meh Day
Today was the kind of day I always look forward to. I had nothing on my schedule. I got all my steps in easily. 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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