John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about God and the burdens we carry and share.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LI: The Ranch
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, reflecting on times his family spent summers on “The Ranch.”
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise L: Questions for God
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a story about some questions he has for God.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLIX: Sabotage
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a story about feelings of sabotage when trying to compete.
Light, Perpetuated
Kimberly Sheridan shares this beautiful essay about her trip to New Zealand, where she considers the lifespan of glowworms against the lifespan of her luminous affair.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLVIII: Back Then and Now
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories reflecting on how things were back when.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLVII: Saying Goodbye
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, shares about his mother’s passing and saying goodbye with love.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLVI: “Pray for Others and God Prays for You”
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, shares his thoughts about anger and how he copes with it.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLV: The Goal, I Guess
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, takes a detour down the river trail and shares fresh insights.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XLIV: Fighting the Patriarchy
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, shares about his mom and her lifelong fight for what’s right.