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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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For about two or three hours last Friday evening, I was in constant, desperate prayer. I was overwhelmed with anxiety, to the point of tears. My repeated prayer was this: “Please God, please, don’t make me bishop.” I’ll tell you how I got there, and how God answered that prayer.…
● Latest Articles
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4-Dimensional: Something Fundamentally Wrong
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…
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4-Dimensional: Intro
I’m going to share a series of reflections over the next few weeks about the Enneagram. The Enneagram is an ancient symbol consisting of nine…
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Rewards from God! (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 2. The gospel reading was Matthew 10:40-42. You can view a video…
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Labyrinth #79: Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
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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