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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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Searching for Advent Light Day 5: The Colors
I was working this morning in my office, staring at the computer, waiting for the inspiration for Sunday’s sermon to come. I was so close…
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Searching for Advent Light Day 4: The School Chorus
I will admit – I’m not the type of person who generally goes to high school chorus concerts. I know that our local high school…
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Searching for Advent Light Day 3: The Boy
I had a mostly solo day today. I had no appointments, no meetings, no pastoral visits planned. I spent the majority of the day in…
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Searching for Advent Light Day 2: A Return to Health
Today’s sign of Advent light is the hope of a return to health. I saw this light in two ways today. Yesterday, I felt miserable…
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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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