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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.…
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Distracted from the Calling
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this weekend. The Spiritual Gift of the Week is “Service.” The gospel reading is Luke…
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Snapshots of My Depression #8: On the Way to First Hospital
This is one in a series of posts I’m calling “Snapshots of my Depression.” These are memories of times in my life when my mental…
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Surprised by Mercy
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 10. Two important themes of the day were the Holy Baptism of…
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O Political Correctness, Where Art Thou?
I am frightened. I am honestly frightened for America right now, frightened for our collective soul. Frightened for what we’re becoming. I have been listening…
● 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.
