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No. 10: Hannah House Retreat
This month, we’re excited to hear from our Hannah House Director, Jessica Smith! Recently, Jessica led all of the Hannah House women and their children on a retreat—a new tradition that’s quickly...
From Broken Pieces to Stained Glass
I used to sit alone on top of a silo in the middle of nowhere, just me and my addiction. I didn’t have my kids or hope, and I never imagined I’d be telling this story today. But God is a God of...
No. 9: Following in Obedience – Blog by Carey Darlington
We’re excited to introduce this month’s guest writer—our newest Development Director, Carey Darlington! Carey shares a beautiful story of obedience and faith as she followed the Lord’s leading in...
Building on Faith: CLDI’s Sacred Construction Tradition
At CLDI, we believe in building more than just structures—we're building foundations of faith, hope, and transformation on the South Side of Billings. A Foundation of Faith As part of our...
No. 8: The Shoes in the Garage – by Kelsey Perdew
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, This month, we have a very special guest writer for our blog, Kelsey Perdew! Not only is Kelsey my beautiful wife, but she is also the mom to Luther, our two-year-old...
No. 7: Introducing our new Development Director!
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, It is both with excitement for her and a bit of sadness for us as we announce the retirement of our long time Development Director, Lisa Reinschmidt. After 15 years of...
How God Used My Past to Bring About His Glory: A story by John Geiger
Looking at the various twists and turns my life has taken, whether as a child, an adolescent, and even well into adulthood as a Christ follower, I can see how the Lord has used those times to impact...
Pray With Us for Billings: Get a Free Shalom Sticker + Printed Prayer
At CLDI, our mission is rooted in a simple yet powerful vision: Shalom for the South Side of Billings. Shalom is more than just peace—it’s complete wholeness. A state where nothing is missing,...
Billings Senior Broncos: Featured Local Business – CLDI!
CLDI was recently featured on the Billings Senior Broncos Alumni page as a featured local business! You can check out their website by clicking HERE "Discover a powerful force for positive change...
No. 06: Asking for Forgiveness
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, When I was a kid, I wasn’t the worst kid in the class, but I always seemed to be the one who got caught. Whether it was talking too much, lying, or not doing my...