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Dear Reader,

The backdrop of this story emerged one day when I encountered an article about the historic Painted Churches of Texas. Though I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, I have great admiration for those gifted with such creativity and skill. It might not surprise you, then, that I received great enjoyment from writing Faith’s story as she works with all three mediums—and more!

My most enjoyable experience, however, came while researching the processes related to stained glass artwork. Through an Internet search, I discovered a stained glass store about an hour away that teaches patrons how to cut and design stained glass. I immediately signed my daughter and I up, and together we spent seven Saturdays cutting glass, and finding much to laugh about—often due to my frequent mistakes! I was also able to ask the staff at Architectural Glassarts all my story-related questions regarding the restoration of historic stained glass windows like those Faith encountered.

Each window, with its unique and perhaps even jagged pieces, reminds me of the beauty available through community. We’re all different, and we all have our rough edges and chipped areas. Our individual colors are unique and vibrant, but when we come together, learn to lean on one another, and support each other, as Sage Creek residents do, we become a beautiful tapestry that reveals God’s love and grace.

May we each find our place in such a life-giving community.

Jennifer