John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about ways to overcome feelings of shame and inhibition.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LIV: Let Nature Take Its Course
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about nature, adjusting, and settling in.
Writing Can Improve Mental Health—Here’s How
Research shows that writing can improve our mental health and boost self-awareness. Learn more about how this works, and get started with some writing prompts.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LIII: That May or May Not Be a Brag
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, thinking about prayer and the Palouse.
Help Your Kids Break Out of Their Pandemic Bubble and Transition Back to Being With Others
After a year of isolation and empty social schedules, some kids might be anxious about interacting outside again. Psychology experts provide tips to ease the transition.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise LII: A Burden Shared
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.
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.