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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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For about two or three hours last Friday evening, I was in constant, desperate prayer. I was overwhelmed with anxiety, to the point of tears. My repeated prayer was this: “Please God, please, don’t make me bishop.” I’ll tell you how I got there, and how God answered that prayer.…
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Book Release Date!
I am very happy to announce that Darkwater: A Pastor’s Memoir of Depression and Faith by Michael J. Scholtes is scheduled to be released on…
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On Loneliness (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The gospel text was John 14:23-29. There’s a…
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EO 2: The Eternity Overlay Formula
The “Eternity Overlay” is an idea about God that’s been in the back of my mind for decades. In a series of blog posts, I’m…
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A New Way to Breathe (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The gospel text was John 13:31-35. I’m like to…
● 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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