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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What I Didn’t Say to You at a Funeral
Last week, I had the honor of officiating at a graveside funeral. It was simple. The family wanted only the simplest form of funeral –…
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The Firstborn of Creation? (Easter Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Resurrection of Our Lord. The gospel text was Luke 24:1-12. Last Sunday,…
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Who Am I in the Face of the Cross? (Good Friday Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached tonight, Good Friday. The gospel text was John 18:1 — 19:42. On Sunday, we heard…
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For You (Maundy Thursday sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this evening, Maundy Thursday. The gospel text was John 13:1-17, 31b-35. I also refer 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.
