Scholtes-Blog

Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

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

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  • When Eye Sees God

    When Eye Sees God

    Previously on… During my first semester of college, I went through a deep depression. I was in a great deal of emotional pain and guilt, blaming myself and hating myself so much, that it seemed like the only way out was suicide. I was scared to keep on living. But…

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  • Sit and Listen, a Guided Meditation (Sermon)

    Sit and Listen, a Guided Meditation (Sermon)

    Today’s sermon was a “prayer journey,” a type of guided meditation. As such, instead of a blog post, I present it as an audio recording.…

  • The Innkeeper on the J-J Highway (Sermon)

    The Innkeeper on the J-J Highway (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. It was preached in character, as an imaginary innkeeper on the road between…

  • Big Grace, Big Work (Sermon)

    Big Grace, Big Work (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached on Sunday, July 7. The gospel reading was Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. Apologies for the lateness…

  • Let’s be Honest (Sermon)

    Let’s be Honest (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The reading I preached on was…

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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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