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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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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…
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Stir Me Up! (A Trip to the Headwaters)
A few days ago, I made another pilgrimage out to the coal country of Schuylkill County, the place where I was born. It was something…
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On Podcasts and Repentance (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022. The gospel reading was Matthew 3:1-12.…
● 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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