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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Labyrinth #112: The Challenge of Spiritual Heroes
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…
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Walking Labyrinths in Community
When I walk labyrinths, I usually prefer to do it alone. It’s a private, individual experience for me. Just me and the labyrinth. And God.…
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Labyrinth #111: The Redemption of the Dark Voice
Before arriving at this labyrinth, I got a traffic citation for failing to follow New York’s “Move Over Law,” a law I hadn’t been aware…
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A Drive Through Future Memories: From Guilt to Hope
A few weeks ago, on a Friday, I began a labyrinthine journey without knowing it. Fridays are my weekly days off, and I sometimes stay…
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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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