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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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…
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Finding a Rhythm
It’s now day six of my medical leave. The first week is coming to an end. It’s been odd…I don’t think it’s hit me in…
● 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.
