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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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Listen to Him (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on February 19, 2023, the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The gospel text I preached on…
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The Rhythm of God’s Grace (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. It was also the celebration of the Holy…
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Backs and Burdens
So I’ve been having back issues lately. I know when it started. One day in October, I attended a conference, and walked around with my…
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Renewed in the Belly of the Whale (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. The text I had in mind while preparing…
● 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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