Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Labyrinth #132: The Post at the Center

    For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…

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  • Labyrinth #90: St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA

    Labyrinth #90: St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA

    For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the…

  • Back in the Rhythm

    Back in the Rhythm

    It has been way, way, way too long since I blogged regularly. I am changing that this week. If you’re a subscriber to my Substack,…

  • Love One Another (Sermon)

    Love One Another (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2024. The text I preached on was John…

  • Labyrinth #89: Crowley Park, Scranton, PA

    Labyrinth #89: Crowley Park, Scranton, PA

    About two weeks ago, I was collecting the items we’d need for our trip to Niagara Falls to see the total solar eclipse. We wanted…

● 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.