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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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It’s the middle of autumn. November. A wintry wind has been whirling around my world the last week or so. This wind knocked the power out twice within a week, which was less than pleasant for me. A power outage is a very reliable trigger for me, one that ramps…
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Navigating Depression II: My Journey with More Antidepressants
In my last post, I wrote about my history of taking antidepressant medication. I thought it might be helpful for anyone considering whether to go…
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Navigating Depression: My Journey with Antidepressants
I have lived with depression for as long as I can remember. The primary way I’ve dealt with it is talk therapy. I first received…
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You’re Not Alone: The Gospel’s Message for a Struggling Friend
A letter to a friend in the pews… Dear Friend, Perhaps you’ve wondered where I’ve been. Perhaps you’ve missed me. Perhaps you’ve worried about me.…
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Who Do We Say? – How our Lives tell a Story (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. The gospel reading was Mark 8:27-38. “Give…
● 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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