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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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Simon Peter and the Strange Decision (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached yesterday, the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. The gospel text was Luke 5:1-11. It was also…
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What’s So New About Life? (Sermon)
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. It was also the third week of our…
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Living Words (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Third Sunday after Epiphany. The Gospel reading was Luke 4:14-21. Happy Anniversary!…
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Lots and Lots of Wine (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The Gospel reading was John 2:1-11. Happy Anniversary!…
● 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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