Racism

Racism

*The following is part of a series called “A Changed Perspective” to challenge the way in which we view the world, culture, people, and places from a biblical perspective. Undoubtedly, for Christ followers to live in the world but not be of the world is a challenging...

Redeemed

Redeemed

*The following is written by a friend and sister-in-Christ, Mandy.  A few weeks back I (Eric) had the privilege of sitting with her on the front porch of the Hannah House as she shared her story of transformation with me.  Though I had not initially remembered, I had...

Is this how your home looks?

Is this how your home looks?

This is the 'home' of an individual outside of a building we are hoping to buy. As part of this vision, CLDI will provide (10) efficiency apartments and (2) one bedroom apartments to serve the most marginalized of our city; office space for CLDI; expansion of Hannah...

A Change of Attitude

I was talking recently with one of the gals I have worked with for over a year through CLDI’s Hannah House Ministries.  As I listened to her share what she was struggling with the thought came to my mind that she had two options for moving forward: she could...

The Dream Folder

A little over a year ago, I walked through a recently vacated home located at 109 S. 32ndStreet.  I was told to go inside and “dream big.”  Now, on most occasions, my idea of “dream big” ends up in a file folder somewhere in my desk only to be pulled out for a good...

Transformed

 “‘Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.’  It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.  Then...

The Way of Redemption

As I pulled up to the Adullam House a couple of the men sat on the porch as they enjoyed one of our first spring-like days we had experienced in months.  The Adullam House is a Christian home for men in transition, whether that be off the streets, out of the...