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

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  • 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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  • 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…

  • Who’s in Heaven, Anyway? (Sermon)

    Who’s in Heaven, Anyway? (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. I’m preaching a sermon series on the book…

  • How is your brain today?

    How is your brain today?

    People sometimes ask me, “How are you doing?” or “How are you feeling?” Sometimes, of course, it’s just blah blah small talk, like all of…

  • Singing the Victory! (Sermon)

    Singing the Victory! (Sermon)

    This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning, the Third Sunday of Easter. I am continuing my sermon series on 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.