In high school, I was often teased for my appearance and being skinny. Born with a cranial facial syndrome called Treacher Collins, my lower jaw was pushed back, in an incorrect alignment and smaller than my upper jaw. I also have absent cheekbones and small nasal passages which affect my appearance. At the time, though, I never knew the medical reasons for the way I looked; I thought God made me this way to punish me for something I had done. With poor body image and low self-esteem, I thought friends only wanted something from me like help with homework. I felt I had to work or perform to get people to like me. I did have a few real friends, but I kept them at an arms length because I didn’t trust people. (more…)
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Unconditionally Loved
Posted by Watermark on March 29, 2010 | Filed under: Brokenness,Uncategorized —
Love Your Neighbor
Posted by Watermark on March 21, 2010 | Filed under: Serving,Uncategorized —
Do you look at your neighborhood as a ministry opportunity or simply a place to live? The couples in one Richardson-area community group asked themselves that question several years ago and decided to take practical steps toward making a difference for Christ right where they live.
Reset
A dead marriage. A struggle with alcohol that took their peace and stability. And the choice whether to forgive what many find unforgivable. Jimi and Barb Stuart’s marriage was coming apart at the seams just six years ago. But at the point where many marriage stories end, Jimi and Barb’s story has only just begun.
Falling Forward
Posted by Watermark on March 7, 2010 | Filed under: Marriage,Uncategorized —
Matt and Sonja McCuen’s marriage hit a brick wall in 1997 – right at the “seven year itch”. From the outside, they looked picture perfect – a nice house, nice cars and two successful careers. But behind closed doors, it was a different story. “We just weren’t connected. We rarely fought, but avoided conflict completely. I was leading financially, but nowhere else in our relationship. But your paycheck doesn’t matter much in your marriage, if your wife doesn’t really like you.”
