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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…
● Latest Articles
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Walking Labyrinths in Community
When I walk labyrinths, I usually prefer to do it alone. It’s a private, individual experience for me. Just me and the labyrinth. And God.…
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Labyrinth #111: The Redemption of the Dark Voice
Before arriving at this labyrinth, I got a traffic citation for failing to follow New York’s “Move Over Law,” a law I hadn’t been aware…
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A Drive Through Future Memories: From Guilt to Hope
A few weeks ago, on a Friday, I began a labyrinthine journey without knowing it. Fridays are my weekly days off, and I sometimes stay…
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Labyrinth #110: The Depths of Water and Identity
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…
● 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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