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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…
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An American Lutheran or a Lutheran American?
I have lived in a “parsonage” of sorts for my whole life, living in one way or another the life of a professional religious person.…
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Faith that is not misplaced
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached today, the 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel text was Luke 7:1-10. It’s also…
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Turning and turning in the widening gyre
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been playing video games. It’s something of an addiction of mine. It’s not an addiction that’s taken…
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Reflections on the Holy Trinity
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, the day of The Holy Trinity. The gospel text was John 16:12-15. The doctrine…
● 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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