Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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 past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…
● 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.
