Over the past month, I have had the privilege of mentoring an 8th grade girl every Thursday. During our hour-long walks, she took the reins in leading the conversion. We started out with surface level topics— school, sports, and friends. But as we continued to walk,...
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, Jesus’ command in Mark 12:30-31 is clear: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But what does that really look like in our daily lives? The parable of the Good...
Dear Family & Friends, Looking at this past year, I’ve concluded that it has been the best year of my life. There are so many core memories that have been made. I’m so full of gratitude just thinking about it. Putting things into perspective for you guys – I was a...
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, The start of a new year always feels like a fresh canvas—a chance to reflect, dream, and set a new course. For me, this means revisiting and rewriting my spiritual development plan, something I do each year. It’s a way to intentionally...
Remembering to Give Thanks Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 This Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking a lot about Psalm 136 and its focus on remembering. Over and over, it says, “For His steadfast love endures...
From Federal Prison to Finding Home: Ron’s Journey to TransformationDecember 9, 2025
