Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More

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

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  • Labyrinth #132: The Post at the Center

    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 past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…

● Latest Articles
  • 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.