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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • When Eye Sees God

    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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  • A Question for You about the Good Voices

    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…

  • A Question for You about Mean Voices in our Heads

    A Question for You about Mean Voices in our Heads

    My first book, Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith, will be released in just five days. I’m spending these days asking you some…

  • A Question for You about Sharing

    A Question for You about Sharing

    Just eight days until the release of my book Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith. I’m spending these days asking you some questions…

  • A Question for You about Friendship

    A Question for You about Friendship

    There are eleven days until the release of my book Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith. I’m spending these days asking you some…

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.