Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…
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A Conspiracy of Letters
Wake up, sheeple. There’s something going on around us that you need to know about. So, I was minding my own business, just browsing through…
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A Refreshing Political Ad
Pinewood Men Productions, the “film” “production” “company” of which I am about 50%, has entered a new realm — the political ad. See our inaugural…
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How do you do it?
Every time I read a book about being Black in the United States, I become sad at the horrible way that people of color have…
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Phones No More
I had a wonderful weekend away at Bear Creek Camp, the Lutheran church camp I’ve been connected to in various ways for my entire life.…
● 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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