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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…
● Latest Articles
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The Crumbs of Grace (sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, September 8, 2024. The gospel text I preached on was Mark 7:24-37. The…
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The Transformation of Anxiety
I had an excellent session with my counselor a few days ago. While in the waiting room, I thought about the productive two weeks I’d…
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Labyrinth #94: Private Property, Weatherly, PA
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…
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Labyrinth #93: Spiritualist Fellowship of PA, Hunlock Creek
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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