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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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What If… (Easter sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning for Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day). The gospel text was Luke 24:1-12.…
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The Opposite of a Black Hole (Easter Vigil Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached at the Great Vigil of Easter this morning. The gospel text was John 20:1-18. Rabbouni.…
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The Sabbath of Waiting (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this afternoon, at a “Holy Saturday Healing Service.” The texts I used were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Zephaniah…
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The Completion of the Cross (Sermon)
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached last night, Good Friday. The gospel text was the Passion according to John, John 18:1…
● 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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