Dear CLDI Family and Friends, As I have been reading Andy Crouch's remarkable book, Culture Making, one particular thought has deeply resonated with me. Crouch beautifully portrays disciplines as these unassuming and inconspicuous practices. He says they go unnoticed,...
Friends of CLDI, Can you believe it is already the 29th week since we started construction?! For those of us in Billings, Montana, we have been blessed with an amazing summer. Lots of rain to keep everything green, blue skies, sunshine, and cool weather. Amazing! We...
Hello friends! I hope that you are having a great week! We are thrilled to share that the roofers began roofing this Tuesday, and it will be substantially completed by the end of the day! This allows us to stay on track and continue our work. Similarly, our...
Hello friends! I hope that you are having a great week. Wow, who knew Billings could receive that amount of rain from one storm? For those of you in Billings, we hope you didn't have too much damage from any flooding, if any at all. Thankfully. CLDI faired well, with...
Hello friends of CLDI! In regard to Tapestry, the contractors are moving along at a rapid pace! If you get a chance to drive by, it is worth seeing. The third floor is up, the roof is done, the plumbers are busy inside, the fire suppressor system is being installed,...
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, My wife and I have lived in the South Side for the last 4 years, and I am just realizing that being an authentic neighbor is more than just physically moving closer. It means recognizing the God-given worth of our neighbors and creating...
Hello friends! I hope this spring weather is finding you well. We are thankful for the spring showers, green grass, tulips, and budding trees! It is a reminder of the HOPE we have in Him. Despite the hard realities that surround us (in our city and world), we have...
Happy Spring CLDI friends! Here is a quick update, the 3rd floor is up! We are so pleased with the quick and steady progress being made. It's been fun to look out CLDI's window each week and watch Tapestry being built from the ground up. With your help, you are making...
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, Since I was a kid, I have had an infatuation with timeless items. I loved my dad's old records and record player, the infamous buck knife my parents got me as a young boy, and my grandfather’s bolo ties. The ageless spiritual works I...
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, This months blog is written by Jackie Patten, our Youth Works Director. In her monthly updates, Jackie shares her heart for remembering the truth of God in the face of suffering. Her words are a powerful reminder of the brokenness...