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.…
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Mental Illness Happy Hour
I am so surprised and touched by the response I received to my last post, Where Have I Been? Thank you for telling me that…
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The People Jesus Prays For
This is an adapted form of a sermon I preached today, the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The gospel reading was John 17:20-26. You may have…
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Where Have I Been?
I had such a good run those first few weeks. I started this blog as a way to get my thoughts out, a way to…
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You Are Not Alone
This is my sermon from today, the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The gospel text is John 14:23-29. Doctor Who fans might think of this as…
● 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.
