RESTORATION: From Brokenness to Wholeness by Bishop Chad Fickett
Article Excerpt
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I remember the first time I walked into a Restoration Hardware store. Based on the name, I expected to find antique furniture—pieces with dents, scratches, and stories to tell—restored to their former glory. But to my surprise, everything was brand new. The store wasn’t about restoring old furniture; it was about recreating the look of something aged while keeping it completely new. That’s not restoration—that’s imitation. To be honest, I was frustrated. I could pull from my grandparents’ attic for free what they were selling for thousands of dollars.
The God we serve, however, is the Master of true restoration and it is also free. He doesn’t cover up brokenness with a fresh coat of paint and call it fixed. Instead, He takes what we have shattered—our lives, families, churches, and dreams—and makes them whole again. And here’s the amazing part: what He restores is not only made whole; it becomes stronger than before.
Recognizing Our Brokenness
The challenge we face as believers is that brokenness in our churches is often seen as something to hide rather than acknowledge and embrace. Yet, we faithfully study and quote the writings of the Apostle Peter—a man who experienced a devastating fall that many might have considered beyond repair…
God’s Invitation to Restoration
One of the most beautiful truths of the Bible is that God is not afraid of our mess….
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