Welcome to
Street Lights
Blog
You Don’t Have to See the Whole Way
There are seasons in life when we wish God would show us the whole road. We want to know what comes next. We want to know how things will work out, when the waiting will end, and where this particular season is leading us. We long for answers because uncertainty can be uncomfortable.
We want the map. We want the destination.
We want to see around every corner before we take the next step. But faith doesn't always come with a complete map.
Sometimes Faithfulness Doesn’t Look Extraordinary
Most of us will live a life of missed work deadlines, un-finished chores, laundry, emails, school pickups, and the same prayer for the same person for the fifth year running. And Jesus has something to say about that kind of life.
"Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much..." (Luke 16:10)
The Prayer We Haven’t Prayed Yet.
Prayer isn’t our last resort—it’s our invitation to bring every worry, decision, and burden before God. When the answer doesn’t come right away, we can find peace in trusting that God is still working and His timing is always perfect.
The Story of Our Beginning (And Where We’re Headed)
Every story has a beginning—and ours started long before Salt & Light ever had a building, or even a name. It began with a dream born from a desire to create a place of safety, hope, and belonging for youth and families in our community.
How YOU Can Get Involved
At Salt & Light, we strongly value community and strengthening the bonds of unity. As we move closer to opening our new community center, there are so many opportunities for you to join us in this exciting journey. Whether you have time, skills, resources, or connections to share, your involvement can go a long way in our ministry.
Be Still and Know: Why it Matters Today
In a world filled with noise, rushing schedules, and constant demands, the simple
command from Psalm 46:10 whispers to us like a gentle invitation:
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Why We Exist.
Welcome to the official blog of Salt & Light Community Center! We're so excited to launch this space as a way to share more about who we are, what we do, and how God is moving through this ministry. Whether you're a long-time supporter or just getting to know us, we're glad you're here!
Darlene’s Story
I grew up in a loving family, where my father served as a pastor of a small church in Mechanic Falls. At the age of 14, my life changed dramatically when my first son, Eric, was born.