Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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“What does life look like to you? How would you describe it?” My spiritual director asked me that question in the middle of a session.…

People never change. Their opinions and their thoughts are what they are, and nothing can change that. When I prepare sermons, and reflect upon sermons…

This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Luke 9:51-62. There are a lot of proverbs out…

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.