Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
An IndieReader Discovery Award Winner
Featured in the San Francisco Examiner
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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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Labyrinth #74: Portiuncula Center for Prayer, Frankfort, Illinois
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…
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading was Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26. You…
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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…
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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.…
● 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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