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Friday, May 1, 2026
The Oceana Echo

Broken crayons can still color a beautiful picture: Mental Health Column

Do you remember when you first started school and your Mom would buy you a brand new box of crayons?
You couldn't wait to use them for the very first time.
After using them for a time, they would break, and soon you would be left with little pieces of broken crayons.
People are a lot like crayons. Some are broken to where they feel worthless.
The amazing thing is that a broken crayon can still color a beautiful picture.
In Jeremiah, chapter 18:3-4, we read "So I went down to the Potter's house. He was working a vessel that was spoiled. He remade the vessel into another, this time it pleased him.
Even though you are broken, hand ALL the pieces to Christ, and He will put you together again.
He will make you into His amazing work of art.

If you or someone you know is experiencing behavioral health-related distress, such as thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, please contact one of the churches below or call, chat or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255. This is a 24/7 toll-free nationwide hotline offering compassionate care and accessible support from trained crisis counselors, and all calls are free and confidential.