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Devotions by Barb -- April 13, 2026

  • Writer: Barb
    Barb
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In this space, I am sharing devotions written by our dear Barbara Meade.


Barbara grew up a Quaker and is a regular attendee at Spiceland Friends Church. Her faith and Quaker roots go deep as her uncle was a Quaker pastor, evangelist, and artist. Barb's writings about her many life experiences reveal her faith in Christ and highlight the memories of a great family, her years in the banking industry, and her time as a local small business owner. Barb's desire is to serve those around her through her encouraging devotionals and writings from her life. Barb has recognized that our relationship with Christ grows throughout our lives, both in good times and through life's challenges.



GOD OPENS DOORS

God talks to us daily, in many ways. Our ability to hear him, to see and feel His presence, depends on how close we are to Him. The closer we become to Him, the closer He becomes to us. A big difference between Christians and non-believers is that we seek out God.


Psalm 36:2 “Sin directs the heart of the wicked man: his eyes are closed to the fear of God”.


Each of us experiences a time when our plans unexpectedly change, only to learn it spared us from danger or harm. I call them “A God thing”.


God has ways of opening our eyes to see what we’ve been missing.


There is a spiritual seeing, beyond natural seeing, described by Paul in Ephesians 1:18, Opening the eyes of your heart. Paul prays for deeper spiritual insight, wisdom, and revelations.


We need both the ability to see life-changing events and to allow God to change hearts spiritually.


Amen




Eric is our associate pastor, working with outreach and youth ministry as well as adult discipleship and growth. Eric retired from a 28-year career in public education as a high school band director in 2019 and is now living his lifelong dream as a pastor. Eric and his wife, Diana, continue to live in Henry County where they have been lifetime residents. They "raised" three children and are now making their best attempt at "raising" themselves.


 
 
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