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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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A Question for YOU about Labyrinths
My first book, Darkwater, had its genesis in a series of blog posts entitled “Snapshots of My Depression.” I’m pondering right now about whether another…
● 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.
