Devotions by Barb -- January 23, 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.

THINGS THAT NEVER CHANGE;

Society and all worldly things have changed since Jesus walked this earth. When reading “Sermon on the Mount” by Charles L. Allen, I discovered these things that have never changed.

1. The law of gravity, same as in the beginning.

2. The four seasons, that one-year cycle.

3. The tides of the ocean.

4. The 10 commandments, stealing is still stealing.

5. God has not changed; Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Neither has man. Man’s hopes, fears, sorrows. The basic principles of human life have not changed. Our Bible, God’s word, has not changed.

Matthew 18:3 Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 55:19 God, who is enthroned from of old, who does not change.

Malachi 3:6 “I, the Lord, do not change.”

Change can be a journey and an opportunity to be close to God. Our most important change is to be born again and accept Christ as our Savior.

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.