When It’s Your First Christmas Without Someone You Loved

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As many of you know, and some all too recently, the pain of the many “firsts” that come with the passing of a loved one. The first holiday, anniversary, and birthday, to name a few.  It is most apparent if your loved one had a favorite place at the table.

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The Beautiful Thing That Happens When We Bring Our Brokenness to God

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The first time I learned about Kintsugi, I was captivated. Kintsugi (golden joinery) is an ancient Japanese art form that was birthed from a philosophy that “…treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise”. Cherished pieces of pottery, porcelain, or ceramics have a story and value. The process…

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