Nina

LATEST ARTICLES ( 105 )

• Beautiful

  Today, my friend was found dead. Though this is an undeniably difficult time for all of his family and friends, we know that he's in heaven, waiting for us. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Darkness Presses In

  Tonight, I fight my depression, as my friend, Chad Rogers, remains missing. You'll probably be as shocked as I am to know that I have not yet slipped into... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Confess to Being a Bit Distracted Tonight. One of My Ol...

  I confess to being a bit distracted tonight. One of my old friends went running last night and never came home. So, take a moment to pray that he is safely... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perfectly Broken

  There's a new title! My purpose is not changing, just the title and, hopefully, you'll see a stronger outpouring of my passion here.Last week, I served as a cam... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• This One Thing

  On Sunday, I went to church, and I was, to be frank, not in the mood to be there. However, I've discovered that those are the mornings I need church the most. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Out of the Mouths of Babes

  Hi. My name is Nina, and I love babies. Whew! Feels good to get that off my chest.But seriously. I do love babies. They're excited about the world. They're... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• "People Will Never Satisfy Your Deepest longings."Most Of...

  "People will never satisfy your deepest longings."Most of us would instinctively agree with this statement, but only because we know we should agree with it. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blind Trust

  I babysat for a friend the other day. The baby, we'll call her Abby, is two months old, and she is adorable. Once Mama left, little Abby sat happily on my lap. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Strength Training

  I realized something during my Bible time today: I haven't had the urge to self-injure or commit suicide for a while now. (Brief pause for a pat on the back. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• When It Isn't All Sunshine and Lollipops

  I've been praying, lately, for sustained hope. See, I've been doing great lately, but I fear that I'll forget or lose that hope. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• We Have This Hope

  Yesterday, I decided to read in the book of Matthew, for a change of pace. Remember that hope I said I was looking for? I found it! Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Honesty Hour

  Tonight, I went to Bible study for the first time in awhile, thanks to a crazy summer travel schedule. We were discussing the need to read the Bible on a regula... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fathers

  This Father's Day, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that I was raised by an incredible, Godly man. When it came to me, he was always slow to anger, a... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stop Pretending

  Wow - consistent blog posting is difficult in the summer! Sorry, y'all! Please know that, even if I don't post every day, you can always leave a comment on one... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Broken?

  I'm writing to you from a women's retreat tonight. As y'all know, I'm currently evaluating my faith. What is it that I actually believe as opposed to what I wan... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Impossible Standards?

  Today, my therapist made an observation about me that makes a lot of sense, even though I hadn't considered it before. Using examples, he pointed out that, whil... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Back!

  Wow, I've been a terrible blog host. Sorry! I went on a week's vacation and forgot to queue up some posts for y'all. But, now that I'm back, let's get back in... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Get Moving

  FINALS ARE OVER!! Praise the Lord!So, sorry it's been awhile since I posted. Clearly I've been busy with finals, interviews, work, etc. But, I'm back now, and... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• When It All Falls Apart

  It seems like when one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong. Has that ever happened to you?It seems inevitable that we will all experience periods of time... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Touch the Apple

  "It's one thing to not want something; it's another to be told you can't have it." - How I Met Your Mother, Season 7, Episode 12Have you ever experienced this... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION