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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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Untying the Gordian Knot
So today was my first day at “Alternatives,” a Partial Hospitalization program at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Partial Hospitalization is a program offered by many hospitals…
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“The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Eleven: The Bridge
This is the conclusion of a novella I’ve written. It will be published here one chapter at a time, roughly twice a week. Trigger warning:…
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“The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Ten: The Tree
This is the tenth chapter of a novella I’ve written. It will be published here one chapter at a time, roughly twice a week. Trigger…
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“The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Nine: The Chase
This is the ninth chapter of a novella I’ve written. It will be published here one chapter at a time, roughly twice a week. Trigger…
● 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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