Devotions by Barb -- August 31, 2026

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.

LOOKING BACK

They say you can’t go back; most of the time we’re too reluctant. It can be painful; too many memories. I just learned you can, and it can be healing.

We can’t see how far we’ve come if we don’t look at where we’ve been. What you did then affects so many now.

Sometimes the Lord has to point certain things out to us. I’ll go back to my today’s world knowing what we did meant something then and is now valued by others. That is a blessing.

Galatians 6:9 Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due seasons, we shall reap what we soweth.

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Psalm 46:5 God is within her; she will not fall: God will help her at the break of day.

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.