Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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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Why Meditate?
So I’m learning about mindfulness and meditation. The book I’m reading, Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn, just suggested that I figure out why…
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Nerd Nite or Church
This has been a weird weekend. I did not go to church this morning, which for me is not normal. Now, for the past five…
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Yoga? Me? Really?
This morning, I attended my very first yoga class. Back in December, when I made it public that I would be taking some time off…
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The Texture of Depression
What does depression feel like? I am learning about mindfulness and meditation, and I found an exercise that asks this question. I decided to try…
● 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.
