Devotions by Barb -- June 22, 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.

IN GOD’S TIME

So many times, in life, we are disappointed and hurt that things didn’t turn out the way we

thought they should. What we weren’t considering was that God had other plans for us. We

weren’t where he wanted us, using the gifts he had given us.

God will direct you and open those doors. When those hard times come, and they can be

earth-shattering, there is only one way through them: FAITH. The Lord will turn around those

times; now it may take a long time. God’s time and ours are very different.

The Lord never gives us what we can handle; he helps us handle what we are given. One day, you will look back and realize that if those things hadn’t happened, you would never be where or who you are now. It was God’s plan all the time.

Psalm 25; 4 Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your path.

Proverbs 4;5 Get wisdom, get understanding: Do not forget my words or turn away from them.

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.