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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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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Longing for God (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The reading I preached on was 1 Peter…
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Our Redeemer Lives (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The text I preached on was the First Reading,…
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Podcast Interview: “Calming the Chaos”
I was recently interviewed by Tracy at Calming the Chaos. We talk about all kinds of things, from the “Mike Treatment” to bongo drums to…
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It’s Not Easy Seeing Green
The Dark Voice has been with me since childhood. My closest companion, my eternal shadow. It’s the part of me that hates me, that wants…
● 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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