Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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 past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…
● 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.
