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Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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For about two or three hours last Friday evening, I was in constant, desperate prayer. I was overwhelmed with anxiety, to the point of tears. My repeated prayer was this: “Please God, please, don’t make me bishop.” I’ll tell you how I got there, and how God answered that prayer.…
● Latest Articles
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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…
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Christ-Defining Moment (Sermon)
This is an adapted version of the sermon I preached tonight, Maundy Thursday. The gospel text was John 13:1-17, 31-35. I didn’t really preach 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.
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