Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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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 seven 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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The Rich Images of God: A Dive into the Trinity (Sermon)
This sermon reflects on the Gospel of John 16:12-15, emphasizing the mystery of the Trinity and God’s multifaceted nature. Jesus, aware of his imminent departure,…
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From Grief to Authenticity: Coming Back to Writing
In my last post, I wrote about how I stopped writing publicly last November. I claimed that the initial reason was my grief at the…
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Reflections on Grief After Trump’s Re-election: A Writer’s Struggle
When Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, in November 2024, I grieved. I grieved because I believed that his re-election meant that…
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Labyrinth #101: Small Labyrinth, Big Peace
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…
● 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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