Devotions by Barb -- May 28, 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.

A SUNDAY MORNING BLESSING

I had the blessing of attending a little country church in the hills of Tennessee. My heart and spirit were filled with God’s presence. No more than 30 in attendance, and God was working his magic. Matthew 18:20 For where two or more gather in my name, there I am with them.

Our souls are touched in many ways, and music is another. The church had invited a special family of musicians. That church and valley echoed God’s word, love, and spirit, and music that filled the soul. I left there feeling hope for this world. Satan’s blows and evil are making us Christians stronger.

Isaiah 40: 31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

God put me in that church among those Godly people to show me that Christians are hard at work all over the world.

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.