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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What Do I Deserve in Lent?
At my therapy session this morning, we talked about how important it was that I finally made the phone call to my doctor two weeks…
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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…
● 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.
