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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Emmaus Labyrinths (Introduction)
I left on a Friday morning to go on a journey walking labyrinths. I love walking labyrinths, the ancient spiritual tool of walking something that…
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Darkwater is Free on Kindle for Prime Day!
Today and tomorrow (July 12-13) are Prime Day at Amazon. For these two days only, the Kindle edition of my book Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir…
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Walking to Emmaus
“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.…
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I don’t believe people can change
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…
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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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