Devotions by Barb -- July 20, 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.

HOW IS MY SOUL BEING RENEWED?

This old earthly body is wasting away, but inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:18 The things which are seen are temporary; but the things not seen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 5:5 We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and be present with the Lord. (5: 7) For we walk by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5; 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold all things become new.

Don’t lose heart, keep moving upward and onward, keep moving on. We renew our soul day by day by reading God’s word, doing for others, attending church and being with God’s people.

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.