Love When Life is Hard

Love When Life is Hard

July 30, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Growing up in a small rural town in Western Nebraska, where a strong character was the standard and only your best was tolerated, Makenna Woods came to realize little by little that she couldn’t live up to that especially on her own merits. She recognized she wasn’t strong all of the time and no matter … Read More

Adding to Their Numbers

Adding to Their Numbers

July 26, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Ever since DJ and Dana started attending Citylight as singles over eight years ago, their lives have always included a City Group. At first it was attending a City Group for college ages, then when they got married it was attending and leading a City Group for young marrieds, and now it’s co-leading a City … Read More

Four Words

Four Words

July 8, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Anyone who asks Katie Schwartz what inspires her in life, second to the gospel, will receive a beaming response that consists of four words…“my nieces and nephews.” These six-little people, as well as her entire family, have been motivation and support for Katie during her treatment and recovery journey. Katie wants to be healthy for … Read More

Pictures

Pictures

June 29, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

After a Sunday morning gathering a little over a year ago, Kim and Josiah Parker were seated together at home reflecting on their life, their strengths and experiences, with the intention of trying to figure out what they can do for the mission of God. They happened to glance at a picture nearby of themselves … Read More

A Beautiful Singleness

A Beautiful Singleness

May 26, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Jesus loves women and He gave this love for women to Kate Damon. When Kate speaks of women and who they are in Christ, she uses words that God has revealed to her personally throughout her adult life. Words such as daughter of Abraham, equal heir, beautiful and loved. Discipling young women and pointing them … Read More

Multiplying Men for God at Creighton

Multiplying Men for God at Creighton

May 14, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

After arriving at Creighton University a few years ago, Tommy found himself on a campus and in a fraternity he loved. He got involved as much as he could. He also wanted to find a church which he did with Citylight Omaha. The college group at Citylight offered community and biblical truth for Tommy. His … Read More

When I Chose to Parent

When I Chose to Parent

May 8, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

It was an early summer evening when Chasity parked in front of the small town clinic. It was quiet. Her car was hidden by the dusk. She looked around before stepping out of the car. She purposely went just before they closed. She didn’t want anyone to see her. The shame was too great. The … Read More

When adoption is our only choice

When adoption is our only choice

April 28, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Ever since she could remember, Tanya wanted to adopt in addition to having her own children. In her family, adoption was part of life with several members in her family being adopted. “I was open to many possibilities,” shared Tanya. “Foster care, international adoption…I wanted to care for the vulnerable ever since I could remember.” … Read More