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Meet Teri! Our newest staff writer is Teri Underwood, co-founder of Run With the Vision (one of our Featured Sites) and a very talented and busy lady... well, let's read about her in her own words... I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am Teri teriunderwood@mindspring.com and with Kellie PrasHm@aol.com we have begun a journey of following God's plan. The Lord laid a burden on my heart several months ago to reach out to church staff wives. God, through His wisdom, brought me to Sarah's Tent (a wonderful ministry!!) and through that to Kellie. And so, that's how our ministry began!! Let me share a little bit about myself. Scott and I have been married about two and a half years. My father, grandfather, and great grandfather are all pastors and so it only seemed appropriate that I become a minister's wife. Scott and I were married June 1, 1996 and he was ordained on June 2. What an incredible weekend!! Scott is the Minister of Music & Youth (he says Minister of Worship & to Students :)) at our small church. He works full time there and is the only person on staff besides the pastor. We both feel called into full-time evangelism; but, God has not let us go yet. So, we are working faithfully where we are. We don't have children yet - but we are trying. Until we do have children, I am working full time. I am the Community Relations Director for our local mental health center. My job is just exactly what I went to college to do so I am thankful the Lord gave me the opportunity to work here. God
bless you!! Pressing
On! Philippians 3:12-14 One of the great 20th century philosophers said, "It is hard to be brave, when you're a Very Small Animal." Those of you Milne fans will immediately recognize Piglet; and, all of you may be wondering just what Piglet has to do with pressing on. Well, don't you ever feel like you're the Very Small Animal? I certainly do! There are days when the alarm goes off and I just want to pull the covers over my head and say, "Lord, can't someone else go in my place today?" Just a few weeks ago I was feeling like a Very Small Animal (VSA). There were spiteful words being said about Scott at the church, my job was a little overwhelming, our prayers for children have still not been answered, and both our cars were having a difficult time doing what they are supposed to do - work! To be honest, I was tired of even trying to be brave. All I wanted was God's fiery judgment on those vipers at the church and a baby so I could quit my job and sell my car. That wasn't asking so much. But God's ways are certainly not ours. Instead of lightning bolts and wrath to those who were attacking us, the Lord (not so gently) reminded me, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. . .But love your enemies, do good to them. . .Then your reward will be great." (Luke 6:32,35) And I realized something - I can't ever be brave!! What do I have, of myself, that can give me confidence in any situation? We ARE Very Small Animals - but we are created in God's own image. He knows the hairs on our heads and He put us together in our mothers' wombs. And in that knowledge of who HE is, I can be confident and brave. Paul wrote in Philippians, "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ." (1:6) Another reminder in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to give you a future and a hope." That is our confidence. God is our strength! Isaiah 26:4 tells us, "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal." Yes, there will be days when we cry out to the Father for relief from the trials and suffering. And when we do, He is most definitely there to wrap His arms around us and give us His peace. And through it all, He gives us the strength and grace to Press On!
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