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Devotions by Barb -- January 27, 2026

  • Writer: Barb
    Barb
  • Jan 27
  • 2 min read

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.



Four yrs ago today, the lord took Don home.


GRIEF


WILL THERE EVER BE?


A time when I won’t burst into tears, a time when I can enjoy what we held dear. I close my eyes and keep you near, and I can almost hear you whisper in my ear.


We finished each other's sentences; we knew each other’s thoughts. Now I find myself empty and absolutely lost.


The Lord has given us the answer to the “Will there ever be” when he promised us everlasting life and eternity.


So when those days are hard ones and the nights are long and cold, you are in reach if we remember what we’ve been told.


Ecclesiastes 3:4-5 describes the seasons of life, “A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to be born and a time to die.


God has appointed a time for each moment, and he is in control of each of them. We can rejoice as he also promised us a time for no more goodbyes.


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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