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

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  • Please Don’t Make me Bishop

    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.…

Latest Articles
  • Labyrinth #114: Spiritual Healing on the Walk

    Labyrinth #114: Spiritual Healing on the Walk

    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…

  • Labyrinth #113: Finding What’s Buried Beneath

    Labyrinth #113: Finding What’s Buried Beneath

    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…

  • Labyrinth #112: The Challenge of Spiritual Heroes

    Labyrinth #112: The Challenge of Spiritual Heroes

    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…

  • Walking Labyrinths in Community

    Walking Labyrinths in Community

    When I walk labyrinths, I usually prefer to do it alone. It’s a private, individual experience for me. Just me and the labyrinth. And God.…

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.