While Kintsugi is often used as a metaphor for God’s work in our lives (rightfully and beautifully so), this passage from Pouch reminds me of God’s invitation for us to be more than a display piece:
God’s an Artist, to be sure. His ability to repair our deepest cracks and wounds is worthy of wonder. But as much as our mended lives testify to his skill, he has even more in mind for us than display. His ultimate aim in human history is to take all his broken people and repair us for loving communion with himself and others. We are to be his partners in setting things right in the world . . . co-artists in his “kintsugi kingdom,” as Katelyn Dixon calls it.
Indeed, we have important work to do, mended cracks and all. I can imagine a classroom with the Storyline of Kintsugi Kingdom, a space that invites learners into some exciting formational experiences.