Conversations with God from the Book of Matthew is a compilation of selected personal devotional writings from among many I have written since 1993. Prompted initially by an article I read about daily expressing at least three things for which I was grateful, I decided to add this focus to my daily devotional readings by journaling.

The blessing of it all is that it has led to the discipline of spending time reading God's word, speaking and listening to God, and reflecting on God's grace, goodness and activity in my life. I am strengthened, filled with hope and joy as I navigate the highs and lows and the in-betweens of my life.

My prayer is that you will be led to be more intentional about spending time with your Creator, God. Develop your own habit of devotional journaling and once you experience the blessing of a closer walk with God, share it with others as I am doing.

Barbara Dr. Barbara Ann Darby retired as president of the North Campus and the Nassau Center of Florida State College at Jacksonville in July 2015. She held this position since 1998. Dr. Darby received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Hunter College in New York, a Master of Education degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida. She received her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. She gives God, the Center of her life, all praise and glory for whatever she has accomplished.

She is married to John Darby, Jr. They have two daughters (Jzanyt & Tamara), a son (Jonathan), and two grandsons (Alexander and Brandon).

Barbara enjoys reading biographies and historical literature, shopping, dancing, traveling, and listening to smooth jazz and spiritual music.

Other Publications:

My Leadership Journey: Wisdom from the Trenches (2019). Florida: Williams & King Publishers.

Beginning Nursing Practice and Mentoring Relationships (1995). Published Dissertation.