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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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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
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Gabriel’s Story (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The gospel text I used was not the standard…
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Bearing Emmanuel (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Third Sunday of Advent. I used alternates texts to what was assigned;…
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Waiting with the Shepherds (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, December 5, 2021, the Second Sunday of Advent. I used alternate readings; this…
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The Tender Mercies (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021. The texts I preached on were…
● 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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