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Keeping Our Kids Safe! Is it More Than Just Physical?
“Be safe!”, “make good choices!” and “watch for cars!” are all common phrases most of us have heard growing up on our way out the door to...

Lower Lights Ministries
Oct 2, 20195 min read


Time to Remember on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Friends, This month we write to you with heavy hearts. Miranda Hesler was a 27 year old fireball. She was a participant at Rachel’s House...

Lower Lights Ministries
Aug 29, 20193 min read


Why Celebrate Recovery Milestones?
Job promotions, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations and retirement are just a few reasons we celebrate during our lives. But for some,...

Lower Lights Ministries
Aug 6, 20193 min read


So...THIS is What Normal People Do!
We were sitting outside at a local ice cream shop greeting passing dogs and their owners while enjoying the summer evening, when one of...

Lower Lights Ministries
Jun 25, 20192 min read


Our Little House that Holds a Big Place in our Hearts
Our Little House has received a lot of love lately! We’ve been blessed by the time and talents of groups from Cypress Wesleyan and Grace...

Lower Lights Ministries
May 30, 20192 min read


Why Intentional Thank Yous Go Further Than You Think
Last month we received a surprise handwritten thank you letter from a regular guest at our community ‘Family Meal’ every Saturday...

Lower Lights Ministries
May 28, 20194 min read


Learning Generosity from the Ladies in Prison!
This has been a long week as far as getting back mid week from vacation and then teaching three Bible study groups in two prisons this...

Lower Lights Ministries
May 8, 20192 min read


How We Celebrated A First Adult Birthday That Included Sobriety
A birthday, perfect weather, and free schedules, allowed an incredible opportunity for the participants of Rachel's House to spend an...

Lower Lights Ministries
Apr 18, 20191 min read


Addiction Academy Columbus: Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Ohio ranks third in the nation for opioid overdose deaths. Lower Lights Ministries is committed to doing our part to address this crisis...

Lower Lights Ministries
Mar 26, 20191 min read


How Can Painting Help Us To Heal?
The women of the Lower Lights Ministries Recovery Program recently visited House of Therapy where they spent a few hours in holistic...

Lower Lights Ministries
Mar 26, 20191 min read


Bright Lights Kids Get Crafty!
Bonding is never boring with Bright Lights Kids! Recently BLK and their mentors spent time together crafting hand-tied fleece blankets....

Lower Lights Ministries
Mar 26, 20191 min read


The 'Zest' is Yet to Come! A Fruitful Time With Our Volunteers
On Saturday morning we had the privilege to gather together with our extended Lower Lights family – our program volunteers. It was a...

Lower Lights Ministries
Feb 25, 20191 min read


Criminal Justice Majors Visit Lower Lights Ministries
Earlier this week Mount Vernon Nazarene University seniors majoring in Criminal Justice participated in a Restorative Justice Seminar...

Lower Lights Ministries
Feb 14, 20191 min read


Kind Words Go a Long Way...
When was the last time you gave a heart felt compliment? Today Bright Lights Kids celebrated National Compliment Day appropriately by...

Lower Lights Ministries
Jan 24, 20191 min read


Rachel's House Volunteers Recognized
Franklin Medical Center Prison held a volunteer recognition ceremony to appreciate the dedication and service contributed by these...

Lower Lights Ministries
Jan 24, 20191 min read


Bright Lights Kids & SMART Goals
This month Bright Lights Kids are gearing up for "SMART" Goals. SMART Goals are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable,...

Lower Lights Ministries
Jan 23, 20191 min read


Surprise Gifts for Bright Lights Kids!
The Bright Lights Kids program has received donated stockings full of goodies each year for Christmas. This year would be the first of...

Lower Lights Ministries
Dec 24, 20181 min read


Christmas Came Early
Lower Lights Ministries thanks the congregation and friends at Grace Fellowship for their generosity this holiday season! Our dear...

Lower Lights Ministries
Dec 1, 20181 min read
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