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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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Yearning (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on December 3, 2023, the First Sunday of Advent. The text I preached on was…
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I Was a Guest on “Faith on the Journey”
I was recently a guest on the excellent Faith on the Journey podcast, hosted by Rev. Jocelyn Jones. Check it out here! Alternately, here are…
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The Baking Soda in the Cookies (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Christ the King, Sunday, November 26, 2023. The gospel text was Matthew 25:31-46. To…
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Labyrinth #87: Drew University, Madison, NJ
I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…
● 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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