Devotions by Barb -- November 11, 2025

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.

IF I ONLY KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW

We’ve all thought that, then wondered how I can make the right decisions if I don’t know what lies ahead?

We don’t know the future, but our dear Lord does. Pray about it and listen to your heart.

We have to make mistakes to learn from them. Hindsight is an understanding of a situation after it’s happened. Hindsight gives us the ability to see God at work. Looking back, we see he was walking with us. The first thing we need to do when making a decision is ask God’s advice.

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your path.

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.