In almost every struggle we face in our lives, we are met with the feeling of powerlessness. Somewhere along the road we lose hold of the reigns and we find ourselves grasping to get back in control. I still feel like i'm fighting to get back control of my own life, my own health, my own hair. And, sometimes It feels like the only power I still have in this situation is how things are perceived on this blog. Every post that I write or picture that gets taken of me is carefully put together so you see what I want you to see. . . what I'm okay with you seeing.
Slowly but surely God has been pulling back the veil and bringing me back into the light. "I didn't create you to live under a rock" - as encouraging as that phrase may seem on the surface, I didn't realize that when God whispered it into my heart It would be such a challenge to live out. My beautiful and loving Savior challenged me to go into the world without my hat on for the first time in months. I fought so hard against it! I wanted to be okay to keep my patchy red hair under wraps until it grew back into an "acceptable" hairdo. But I know what God is telling me. I need to come out from behind the wall of shame I had built around myself. So, here I am, walking through that process, I know I still have a ways to go. But, I know that in every place where I see struggle God sees an opportunity for His Glory to be displayed. I want to be a walking billboard for the Glory of God. Lord, do a new work in me! Photos by Darian Kayce Tarver : http://www.dariankayce.com/
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Sandy Hart
1/31/2017 09:07:28 pm
You are so beautiful; I miss your sweet voice at church leading praise and worship🙏💙💜. God loves you so much and I do too💕💟. You are so special; I miss seeing you; I am still praying and believing🙏❤️💖💗
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Lee Shelton
1/31/2017 09:39:33 pm
A friend once told me that when God wants good wine He first has to crush the grapes. Oh how our Savior has gently crushed you and is now are pouring you out as a bold burgundy to delight the palettes of mere mortals. Thanks for sharing the results of your crushed grapes with us.
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3/14/2017 08:57:32 am
Love and miss you so much, Nina. I find comfort knowing and believing Our Lord is not through with you yet and has great things in store for you. AND you are surrounded by such a loving family and friends. Can't wait to see what He does next!! Please keep us posted!! You are so loved💟💜💕. Ms Sandy
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About the Author: Nina Schultz is a 34 year old redhead from South Louisiana now living in Dallas, Texas. Her passion for people, creativity, and her faith has sparked many of the adventures she has found herself on. Whether it is through photography, art, music, or writing- she is always ready to capture the profoundly beautiful moments of life- common or extraordinary. Archives
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