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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Battle of the Grown-Ups
I will own this: I am politically left of center. I’m not sure I’d call myself a liberal, but maybe. I am definitely sad and…
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Mindfulness, the gift of Eternity
I guess today is something like Day 16 of my medical leave. The longest vacation I’ve ever taken was two weeks, which means this is…
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Snapshots of My Depression #11: Weather Report
First off, do NOT read this blog post unless you read yesterday’s first. In this post, I explain the results of a game I played…
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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…
● 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.
