Finding Light Blog
Devotionals, reflections, and faith challenges from Christian leaders across the state.
Encouragement for the Long Hauls || Pastor Michael Bullock
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Dr. Michael Bullock has served as a youth director, Assistant Pastor, and in his current position as Founding Pastor of Hands of Faith Church in Zanesville, Ohio. Dr....
Don’t Be Afraid, Don’t Be Discouraged || Meredith Freedhoff
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all...
Peace for Your Days || Nate Ortiz
Practicing social distancing has been a challenge for many, especially teenagers whose social life went from a steady stream to a trickle. This type of transition to immediate isolation comes with an emotional toll. Unfortunately, you can't practice distancing from...
Just A Little Hope || Brother Byron Woods
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Owner/Operator of Oohs and Ahs Hair Designs in Columbus, Ohio, Byron Woods is an established barber and stylist, as well as minister of the gospel, life coach, motivational speaker, and singer. He...
Stillness || Chiquita Toure
The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Psalm 24:2 Chiquita Toure is an educator-librarian, speaker and writer. Currently, she is the...
Psalm 23 || Minister Ruth McNeil
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousnessfor his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no...
The Power of 40 || Pastor Willie Peterson
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 This week one of my members shared with me the following information that I thought was worth sharing: "This is interesting! The official COVID-19 lockdown...
Seeking the Truth || Pastor Tim Throckmorton
I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. Ecclesiastes 1:14 Tim Throckmorton serves as the Midwest Director of Ministry for the Family Research Council in Washington, DC. Tim is the President of Lifepointe...
The Victory is Already Won || Pastor Drenda Keesee
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” Luke 10:17 Drenda Keesee and her husband Gary founded Faith Life Now, a ministry designed to spread the message of freedom in the areas of finances, faith, marriage and...