Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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Seeing through Lenses
I experienced recently the importance of context, and of framing. It was a very vivid moment, and it has to do with the image I…
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Finding the Light of Christmas (Blue Christmas Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached for a Blue Christmas service on December 18, 2022. The gospel reading I preached on…
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My interview on the “Write or Die” Podcast
I was recently interviewed by Randi-Lee Bowslaugh at the Write or Die podcast. The interview was just released today. Check it out wherever you get…
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Advent Blue
For my personal Advent devotions this year, I’ve been reading the book Wounded in Spirit: Advent Art and Meditations by David Bannon. Each day of…
● 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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