Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

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

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  • Labyrinth #132: The Post at the Center

    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…

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  • Simon Peter and the Strange Decision (Sermon)

    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…

  • What’s So New About Life? (Sermon)

    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…

  • Living Words (Sermon)

    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!…

  • Lots and Lots of Wine (Sermon)

    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.