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Time To Return
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com Therefore, the Lord proclaims: If you return to me, I will take you back and let you stand...
Janean Tinsley
Aug 23, 20215 min read


For Me, To Die Is Gain
This week, I said good-bye to a precious childhood friend, Casey. She succumbed to the effects of Covid-19. She was 47 years-old. Next...
Janean Tinsley
Aug 10, 20216 min read


Baby Naomi
Ninety-nine percent of the time, when I write, it’s about my story or experiences. But today, I get the privilege of being the voice for...
Janean Tinsley
Jul 28, 20214 min read


Power of God
“He sat down in the ashes” after his whole life had crashed. — Job 2:8 The ocean is an amazing place to be. The power and majesty it...
Janean Tinsley
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Freedom from Food
You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you. — Song of Solomon 4:7 Last September I wrote a blog about my struggle...
Janean Tinsley
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Mean Girls Are No Match For God
Mean girls don’t remember what they said Well, it’s funny ’cause I can’t seem to forget Do you ever have those moments when a word or...
Janean Tinsley
Apr 6, 20214 min read


Lent Day 13: repentance
1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count...
Janean Tinsley
Mar 3, 20213 min read


2020, See Ya, Bye!
Only a few hours left of 2020. Before we all start cheering, I think it’s important to reflect on what was so we can properly hope for...
Janean Tinsley
Dec 31, 20204 min read


Revelation!
Lord, have mercy! We’ve made it to the end of 2020!! There were definitely times throughout this year that I wondered if the end would...
Janean Tinsley
Dec 17, 20205 min read


Music For The Soul
I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And mild and sweet their songs repeat Of peace on earth good will to...
Janean Tinsley
Dec 6, 20206 min read


The Foolishness of Preaching
Preaching in Tanzania! Do you feel like you’re not quite in sync with the world? Perhaps it’s just me but I feel like I’m marching to a...
Janean Tinsley
Nov 24, 20206 min read


We The People…
Photo by Jhefferson Santos on Pexels.com I have always loved journalism. In high school, the school newspaper was a place where I...
Janean Tinsley
Sep 16, 202051 min read


Food. Necessary Evil?
For weeks I have put off writing this blog. I get started then erase it and walk away. But here I sit once again so … I am overweight....
Janean Tinsley
Sep 10, 20207 min read


Unbind her and let her go
Photo by Daniel Reche on Pexels.com Throughout life, there are certain moments that fundamentally change you and your perspective. This...
Janean Tinsley
Jul 23, 20207 min read


Why You Need An Accountability Group
Photo by Aline Viana Prado on Pexels.com In today’s world, there are so many different types of groups. There are mom groups and dad...
Janean Tinsley
Apr 16, 20206 min read


What If It’s True?
For six years I have stood in a pulpit on Easter Sunday and proclaimed the good news that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Resurrection,...
Janean Tinsley
Apr 12, 20201 min read
I am sorry.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about why I gave up church for Lent. The intent was twofold. One, I wanted to bring to light a...
Janean Tinsley
Mar 18, 20203 min read


My heart is just so tired
I had a client say that to me this week. It struck me because of its deep authenticity “My heart is just so tired.” Perhaps you feel the...
Janean Tinsley
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Janean Tinsley
Mar 13, 20200 min read


It’s Time We Talked … part 1
I was sitting in English class. My best friend at the time was sitting to my left, one seat back. The creative assignment we had just...
Janean Tinsley
Aug 27, 20195 min read
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