Life Lessons With Tina

There’s a difference between hard work and heavy work. In this episode/article, I reflect on: ✅ The burden of self-reliance ✅ The difference between hard work and heavy work ✅ Why dependence on God once felt uncomfortable to me ✅ Motherhood, exhaustion, and inherited narratives ✅ Submission as safety instead of weakness ✅ And the freedom that comes from finally laying the weight down Scriptu...

In this episode, I share a piece from my heart called The Shift , a poem about what it really feels like to outgrow an old version of yourself. It’s about the whispers of change, the fear of the unknown, and the resistance that shows up when you’re on the edge of transformation. This is for anyone who’s felt torn between comfort and calling, between the weight of the past and the pull of the futur...

Fear has a way of clouding our vision. Instead of seeing beauty, we brace for pain. Instead of expecting joy, we prepare for disappointment. In this episode, I’m sharing a perspective shift that’s been unfolding in my own life, one that invites us to stop fearing the unknown and start trusting that maybe… just maybe… it’s working out for our good. This is a gentle, honest reminder that the unknown...

In this deeply personal piece, I share a poem that poured out of my own process of surrender, releasing control, loosening my grip, and learning to fully trust God’s leading. The Awakening is an honest reflection on what happens when we stop striving, let go of the weight we were never meant to carry, and allow the beauty of God's promise to unfold. May this serve as an invitation for you to relea...

An audio recoding of the published poem: When the Crown Feels Heavy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lifelessonswithtina.substack.com