Scholtes-Blog

Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • When Eye Sees God

    When Eye Sees God

    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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  • 4-Dimensional: I Am My Feelings

    4-Dimensional: I Am My Feelings

    This is one in a series of posts about my recent interest in the “Enneagram of Personality,” and how Type Four is a perfect fit…

  • 4-Dimensional: Taking Criticism

    4-Dimensional: Taking Criticism

    This is one in a series of posts about my recent interest in the “Enneagram of Personality,” and how Type Four is a perfect fit…

  • Listen (Sermon)

    Listen (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on July 16, 2023. The gospel reading was Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Click here to watch…

  • 4-Dimensional: Defining Myself by Music

    4-Dimensional: Defining Myself by Music

    I’ve been doing some exploration of the “Enneagram of Personality” lately, and I have discerned that I am very clearly an Enneagram Four. This has…

● 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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