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

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  • God’s Wisdom Freely Given (Easter V Sermon)

    I’m going to try to get back in the habit of posting my weekly sermons here. This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The texts I preached from were Proverbs 4:10-18 and John 14:1-14. Our first reading today is from…

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  • It’s A Major Award!

    It’s A Major Award!

    Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith was the winner in the Psychology/Mental Health category of the 2023 IndieReader Discovery Awards, where undiscovered talent…

  • Doubt is Wonderful (Sermon)

    Doubt is Wonderful (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached June 4, 2023, the Holy Trinity. The gospel reading I preached on was Matthew 28:16-20.…

  • A Question for YOU about the Enneagram

    A Question for YOU about the Enneagram

    I’ve recently discovered the Enneagram. I am so tempted to start talking about it here in my blog and in my newsletter (and in sermons…

  • A Question for YOU about my Online & Social Media Presence

    A Question for YOU about my Online & Social Media Presence

    I’m dissatisfied with my current web and social media presence. I’m using WordPress.com for the backend of my blog, and I don’t find it as…

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.