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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker

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  • Autumn, Melancholy, and Suicide

    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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  • Come, Lord Jesus! (Sermon)

    Come, Lord Jesus! (Sermon)

    This is the final sermon in a six-week series on the book of “Crazy Uncle Revelation.” The text today was Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21. I…

  • On Earth as in Heaven (Sermon)

    On Earth as in Heaven (Sermon)

    This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached this morning, the Sixth Sunday of Easter. This is part of a series I’m preaching…

  • The Fifth Gospel (Sermon)

    The Fifth Gospel (Sermon)

    This is an adapted version of my sermon from this morning, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. I am continuing my sermon series on the book…

  • Trainsmoke (Pinewood Men Video)

    Trainsmoke (Pinewood Men Video)

    The latest, and possibly creepiest, Pinewood Men production to date. A glimpse into a postapocalyptic future (or past). As usual, I recommend watching this on…

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.