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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Conducting the Symphony 2: The Vision
A few days ago, I had a vision during my morning devotions. I was reading Psalm 148, which includes lines like this: Praise the Lord!Praise…
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Conducting the Symphony 1: The Theremin
So I have a new toy — I received a theremin for Christmas. If you’re not familiar with theremins, they are (in my opinion) the…
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Rhythm of Resilience – The Daily W’s
Some weeks ago, my therapist suggested something, and it’s stuck with me since. We were talking about how easily I slide into depression, and he…
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Catching the Backslide
It’s been a while since I blogged anything but a sermon. I want to break this silence, and as I thought about what to write…
● 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.
