Teri Lynne Underwood

A letter to my daughter about true love

Today, on Valentine’s Day, we talk of love and romance and all things Cupid. But it’s also Ash Wednesday, when we are reminded of the ... Read more

6 years ago by Teri Underwood.

Living on purpose reflects core values

Last week I shared one of the big lessons God is showing me on my quest to live this year with intention. The reminder that ... Read more

6 years ago by Teri Underwood.

Letting go with intention brings faith, peace

My one word for 2018, intentional, has been brewing in my heart and mind for the past six weeks or so. As I’ve planned for ... Read more

6 years ago by Teri Underwood.

Choosing peace in a contentious world

We live in a contentious time. It seems as if people long for a fight and look to be offended. Read more

6 years ago by Teri Underwood.

Three truths about forgiveness

Over the years, I’ve discovered there are topics people enjoy reading or hearing about. Grace, joy, love – we like them. But other topics, well, ... Read more

6 years ago by Teri Underwood.

Embracing the gift of grace

Grace. Some of our favorite anthems in the church center on this one little word — grace. Amazing, matchless, wonderful grace. Read more

7 years ago by Teri Underwood.

An important truth: God’s words matter more

Can I tell you something very embarrassing? Read more

7 years ago by Teri Underwood.

When faith becomes real

Yesterday was my forty-sixth birthday. Forty-six. No doubt about it, that’s grown-up territory. Read more

7 years ago by Teri Underwood.

On bookshelves and priorities

Earlier this week I spent the day with one of my dearest friends. She recently moved into a new house and asked me to ... Read more

7 years ago by Teri Underwood.

How God works in hard seasons in marriage

A few years ago I heard a couple say, “We’ve been married 50 years, but we’ve been happily married 49.” I remember laughing as I ... Read more