Kintsugi is the Japanese art of restoring broken pottery or china. Rather than discarding the fragmented pieces of pottery, the artist reassembles them using a precious metal- such as liquid gold- to highlight the repairs. There is no attempt to make it look new or hide the “scars” of its brokenness. The technique adds value to the original object as the master artists creates something more beautiful than when it was new. Each Kintsugi becomes a unique work of art!

"There is a day coming when I will draw my final breath on this earth.  In the next instant, I will be standing face-to-face with my Lord.  At that moment, things will be very personal between me and God.  He won’t be asking my friends and family on earth if they think I should be ‘voted’ into heaven based on any merits of my own.  I won’t be graded on a curve for the way I lived my life.  All the striving I did during my life to gain love, approval and success will have been for naught."

Not long after the crucifixion of Jesus, a rumor was rapidly spreading in and around Jerusalem and made its way to the ears of the disciples: was Jesus actually alive?! How could that possibly be? And so, the disciples gathered to discuss this puzzling report.

When a marriage or family experiences their loved one's mental health distress or disorder, it brings about a lot of emotions and frustration. I can relate because my wife's mental health journey had me searching for answers from God, myself, and others. I learned a few things along the way and had the opportunity to encourage countless others couples and families. I don't have all the answers, but I may have some helpful notes for your journey. 

Tips and ideas to empower your brain to complete mental health and your mental grace.

What does the "God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles" look like as we journey through mental health challenges?