Devotions by Barb -- September 29, 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.

WHAT COMES FIRST?

Many years ago, my Dad said to me, “Barb, what came first, the chicken or the egg?” I was pretty young at the time, for years I pondered this, seeing it could have been either way, but that wasn’t the answer.

When I looked at it through the writings of Genesis and how God created man, taking from his rib and creating woman, the answer was clear. He created a rooster, then a hen; the eggs came later.

Regardless, how silly, or simple, how complex or complicated the question, the answer is in the Bible. This is a very complicated world we live in.

Genesis 1:1-3 tells us the earth was without form and darkness was upon the deep.

Psalms 33:8-9 Let the world fear our Lord: all inhabitants: let all the world stand in awe.

Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth and created man upon it, even my hands have stretched out the heavens.

Job 12:7-10 In his hands is the life of every creation and the breath of all mankind.

These scriptures tell us he not only created the heavens and the earth, but in his scripture, he gave us answers.

Amen

Many years ago, my Dad said to me, “Barb, what come first the chick

When I looked at it through the writings of Genesis and how God created man, taking from his rib and creating woman, the answer was clear. He created a rooster than a hen, the eggs came later.

Regardless ,how silly ,or simple, how complex or complicated the question, the answer is in the Bible. This is a very complicated world we live in.

Genesis 1:1-3 Tells us the earth was with-out form and darkness was upon the deep.

Psalms 33:8-9 Let the world fear our Lord: all inhabitants: let all the world stand in awe.

Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth and created man upon it, even my hands have stretched out the heavens.

Job 12:7-10 In his hands is the life of every creation and the breath of all mankind.

These scriptures tell us that he not only created the heavens and the earth, but in his scripture, he gave us answers.

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.