Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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It’s the middle of autumn. November. A wintry wind has been whirling around my world the last week or so. This wind knocked the power out twice within a week, which was less than pleasant for me. A power outage is a very reliable trigger for me, one that ramps…
● Latest Articles
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Reviews Wanted!
Thank you so much to all who have purchased a copy of Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith. I hope that you have…
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The Mercy I’ve Been Shown (Sermon)
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning, the twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading was Luke 8:26-39. The…
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Darkwater Release Today!
My first book, Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith is now available for purchase! Paperback and e-book editions are available at Amazon, Barnes…
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A Question for You about the Good Voices
In just two days, my first book, Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith, will officially be released. I’ve been asking you some questions…
● 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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