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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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No More Judging
Just this morning, I officiated at the confirmation of five wonderful teenage youth in my congregation. Among them was my own child Alex. At our…
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Hopefully It’s Enough
Sigh. I’ve gone a terribly long time since my last blog post – again. I don’t know what to say, except that it’s autumn. Autumn…
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Before We Get Started…
Last night, I did something a little scary. Maybe a little brave. Maybe a little foolish. It happened because I had a rough day. I…
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Heaven’s Immigration Policy
I just dropped my kid off at the playground to go swinging for an hour. Alex loves to swing, possibly more than anything else in…
● 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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