Construction forges ahead. The warm fall has been favorable for building! Have you seen the architect renderings for Mosaic? Enjoy these pictures of what's to come. Do you have a favorite feature? We love the front porches and proximity to Rail//Line. We...
The Story of CLDI: 40 Years of God’s Miracles
In 1981 a motivated group of grassroots folks intentionally and physically uprooted their families and moved to the South Side with the hope of engaging people by sharing and living out the Gospel. How? By building relationships, engaging their...
Lessons on Patience
I hope and trust that this seasonal shift finds you well. The month of September always carries significant changes for us at CLDI as our ministry to South Side youth adjusts to schools being back in session, a new group of interns settles in for the next 11 months,...
Mosaic Senior Housing Friday Update – Week 4
Mosaic Senior Housing – Week 3
We have an address! 116 and 114 S 29th Street.Ready for the footings to be poured.The footings are in.Knocking out the essential site development work.Firm foundations.Patched and ready to open!Intern house renovation resumes.Soon to add a garage, two bedrooms, and a...
Mosaic Senior Housing – Friday Update Week 2
We had a great week on-site for Mosaic! Please continue to pray for safety for the workers and favorable weather to forge ahead. Work Completed Stripped topsoilPrepped building slabsTied in to existing sewerTied in to existing waterBegun excavating building footings...
A Kingdom Vision: Fully Immersed, Part 10
A blog series on “Kingdom Vision”; to live and orient our lives according to His ways. By Eric Basye "Evangelism is necessary but insufficient by itself to untangle the complexities of poverty, some that date back generations. Effective poverty-fighters, particularly...
Mosaic Senior Housing – Groundbreaking!
It has begun! We broke ground for Mosaic Senior Living this week. We are thankful for your faithful support and the Lord's abundant provision. Groundbreaking CeremonyThe SistersGetting ReadyA Good SignBreaking the NewsWhere oh Where is the Sewer Line
A Kingdom Vision: Phoropter, Part 9
A blog series on “Kingdom Vision”; to live and orient our lives according to His ways. -Eric Basye Get the right prescription Have you ever heard of the word phoropter? My guess is no, but if I showed you a picture of one, you would know exactly what I am referencing....
Tapestry: Affordable Housing on the South Side
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We have a new housing project in the works! The project, known as Tapestry Apartments, is a quality, affordable housing initiative that will add 26 new apartments on the South Side of Billings. Whoo hoo! With the generous support from a local family...