Teri Lynne Underwood

When Mondays are Hard

I asked her if she was scared. "A little," she replied with a shy grin. "Okay, maybe a lot." The truth comes out and I can see the trepidation in those beautiful green eyes. "What if I lose my binder?" "You won't. You have to take it with you to every class." "What if I forget where to go next?" I smile and remind her that she won't be alone ... all the new sixth graders will be learning how to navigate that maze they call Middle School. "That doesn't really make me feel better," her ... [Read More]

Soul Thirst

I stretch out my hands to you, my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Psalm 143:6 Image: Royalty Free/Corbis Whatever else is transpiring in your Christian life,your soul-thirst is a sign of soul-growth. Donald Whitney, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health Are you soul-thirsty? Longing for that living water {John 4:13-14} that truly quenches the longing inside us? Today, take the time to thirst for the Lord ... and be quenched. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ {I recently ... [Read More]

{Top Ten} Reasons I Love Being a Blogger

Recently someone asked me what I do and I answered, "I'm a blogger." While those around me stared as if I had grown a second nose, when I said it aloud to non-bloggers I found myself feeling very content and satisfied with what I do. I suppose I could have said that I was a writer (which I am) or an online teacher (which I am) or even that I dabble in graphic design and html (which I do) ... but in my mind, it was just easier and more complete to say, "I'm a blogger." So, here are the top ... [Read More]

I’m Not Enough

*** this giveaway is now closed *** In the midst of life these days I consistently find myself struggling with this one thought: "I'm not enough." Not enough of a wife. Not enough of a mom. Not enough of a writer. Not enough of a friend. Not enough of a teacher. Not enough of an encourager. Just not enough ... Ever been there? All the change in our life over the past couple of months has been unnerving for a recovering type-A girl like me. Enter, The Shelter of God's Promises, by ... [Read More]

{Top Ten} Quotes from Unshakeable Faith

*** this giveaway is now closed *** I am thrilled to share with you about the latest Bible study written by my fellow Do Not Depart writer and good friend, Kathy Howard. Unshakeable Faith: 8 Traits for Rock Solid Living explores the Apostle Peter's life and teachings to help us understand eight "faith traits" God developed in Peter. And, my favorite part, each chapter includes a "Faith Shaker" - the stories of women God has strengthened today. Perfect for use in your small group or even ... [Read More]

Come and Rest

I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil - this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 Solomon, with all his wisdom, wealth, and power, made this determination: That the gift of God is learning to be content. Contentment comes when we recognize the beauty of the everyday ... something I like to call "living lives where the sacred and secular collide." Ann Voskamp ... [Read More]

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