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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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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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The Watery Theophany
An image in words based on Matthew 3:13-17 Soon. So soon it comes. So soon silently a torrent rips across the sky. A wrenching rending…
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The Slow Telling of a Story
It’s very hard to be patient when you’re trying to get your first book published. At least that’s been my experience. People often ask me,…
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There is Light (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. Today we observed the Epiphany of Our Lord, and used a service of…
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Labyrinth #35: Karl Stirner Arts Trail, Easton, PA
I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I…
● 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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