Surrendering Infertility

Surrendering Infertility

April 2, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

For most women, the dream of having their own child begins very young. The feelings and thoughts of caring and nurturing and raising a child is part of the heart of most women. You just know that being a parent will be your future. This was the same for Shannon Harrington. She wanted to be … Read More

Called to Go

Called to Go

March 26, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

A few years ago, on a trip to Thailand with her family, Kendall’s eyes were opened, and her heart grew a burden for the people of Thailand. She saw poverty and what was more troubling for Kendall was the people’s desperate need to hear about Jesus. “In Thailand there are so many homeless and unfortunate … Read More

Kingdom Storytelling

Kingdom Storytelling

March 18, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

When Omaha schools shut down last year, fear and uncertainty gripped most of us. For single parent families, choosing to stay home or go to work became a real dilemma that seemed overwhelming and hopeless. How do you provide for your family? The idea of a space at Citylight for these kids to come and … Read More

Called Out and Chosen

Called Out and Chosen

March 10, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

“I used intravenous for the first time ten years ago,” Dom hesitated for a moment. “I remember looking up at the light in the ceiling and I knew I crossed that line. I hit bottom.” “And I remember saying to myself I can’t do this by myself. I’m miserable at it. I need help.” Soon … Read More

A Life Made Available

A Life Made Available

February 26, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Seven months ago Justin was in his apartment alone. He just got out of a serious relationship. He was working entirely from home. He was all alone and the weight of loneliness became an overwhelming burden. So he started to pray. He prayed to God to fill what felt like a hole in his heart. … Read More

Brotherly Community

Brotherly Community

February 19, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Being in community can be hard. People are messy. However, God calls us into community with Himself but also with one another. He knows we need to be in community for multiple reasons that are all good for us. At Citylight, we invite others into community through City Groups and then into deeper community with Huddles. … Read More

Life With Purpose

Life With Purpose

February 13, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

“It may look like I am fine. I am not really. It’s been the worst winters I have had. Besides you and the family I don’t have much anymore and not getting anything from work. Just wanted you to know.” These words were sent in a text from Keegan Cole to his mom on New … Read More