Devotions by Barb -- October 6, 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.

TREASURES IN HEAVEN

I just wrote a devotion, “Treasures In The Trunk”. Now it deals with earthly things. Memories, childhood, everything that makes us who we are. Learning more about loved ones gone, and more about ourselves.

Now treasures in heaven are not material or earthly, but rather riches stored up by good deeds.

These treasures represent a spiritual and eternal reward. When serving God and doing for others, we store up “Treasures In Heaven”.

Matthew 6:21 Jesus tells us, Where our treasure is your heart will also be (meaning, treasure earthly things, if they are temporary; when we treasure Jesus, our hearts rest in him. These things are obtained by doing good deeds and serving God.

Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourself treasures of the earth, where moths and rust both corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay yourselves treasures in heaven, where your treasure is, your heart is also.

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.