In August of 2022 Josh and Lauren took a leap of faith and opened Optical On Point. Josh has been in the eyecare industry since 2007. He started at the local Visionworks while working his way through college. Josh committed to living out Galatians 6:10 in his work of helping people with eyeglasses. Galatians 6:10 is a verse from the Bible that encourages us to embrace a mindset of generosity and kindness in our interactions with others. It reminds us that, as we go about our daily lives, we should be on the lookout for opportunities to do good to everyone. Josh is uniquely gifted with the interpersonal and optical skill to make getting glasses an enjoyable experience.
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone…” – Galatians 6:10 ESV
A consultant told us that we would need an $80,000 small business loan for necessary startup costs. Instead of borrowing money, we asked God to provide the things that were needed. In extraordinary ways, God sent exactly the right people and things we needed to open the store. This was a real life example of 2 Chronicles 16:9, God showing himself strong on our behalf.
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” – 2 Chronicles 16:9 ESV
We are deeply grateful to the many people who supported us in so many different ways. The location, our frames, optical furniture, the carpet, lab equipment and supplies. People came from South Carolina, Ohio, and even Thailand to help set Optical On Point on a firm foundation.
Optical On Point would not be what it is today without the incredible support of these people and many others. As Mr. Rogers says, “the greatest gift you ever give is your honest self.” We’ve experienced that firsthand throughout our journey here. The spirit of Galatians 6:10 shines through the lives of inspiring figures like Mr. Rogers and Mother Teresa, and we strive to embody that same generosity and kindness every day.”
