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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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Filling Our Jar (Sermon)
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached today, the Third Sunday in Lent. The gospel reading was John 4:5-42. On account of…
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Tempting the Church (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the First Sunday in Lent. The gospel text was Matthew 4:1-11. So Jesus…
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You and Your Father In Secret (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached today, Ash Wednesday. The gospel text was Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Long-time readers of this blog…
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The Mountains of Matthew (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The gospel reading was Matthew 17:1-9. Something amazing,…
● 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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