Mending the Soul | A Story of Healing from Abuse

Mending the Soul | A Story of Healing from Abuse

February 6, 2025By Citylight OmahaStories

It has been said that abuse tears the soul of a person. Often the signs of abuse are internal. The wounds cannot be seen. Jodeen Bradfield didn’t recognize her own wounds from abuse. In her life, she didn’t remember most of the abuse, so she didn’t know she needed healing. It was through serving at … Read More

The Gift of Singleness | A Member Story

The Gift of Singleness | A Member Story

January 23, 2025By Citylight OmahaStories

Eight years ago, Stephanie Kitts went on a camping trip to Canada with a group of friends. They packed into a car for the 3,000-mile journey of weaving through national parks and long stretches of prairie and highway. They hiked and talked and in those eight days experienced adventure, nature and memories to last a … Read More

All In | A Salt Company Story

All In | A Salt Company Story

December 31, 2024By Citylight OmahaSalt Company, Stories

Since childhood, baseball has been Tanner’s life. His schedule, thoughts and work reflected baseball. Tanner was all in. His biggest dream was to play at a Division 1 college. Tanner worked hard and his senior year of high school; his dream came true. University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) offered a spot on their team … Read More

Pushing the Pause Button | An Advent Story

Pushing the Pause Button | An Advent Story

December 18, 2024By Citylight OmahaUncategorized

The Bible has many references on pausing. The purpose of pausing was to reflect on and to praise Yahweh. Today, the purpose to pause and reflect on God is needed just as much. The noise and clutter offered by our world is relentless and can be all consuming. Advent is all about pausing. It’s an … Read More

Waiting as a Family | An Advent Story

Waiting as a Family | An Advent Story

December 12, 2024By Citylight OmahaGlobal, Resources, Stories

Advent is a season of reflection and longing for the arrival of Jesus Christ and for him to come back. It’s an opportunity to slow down and consider Emmanuel, God with us. Advent is also an opportunity to do this with friends and family. For Luke Manna, those memories of his family celebrating Advent are … Read More

An Invitation to Host | A Story of Community

An Invitation to Host | A Story of Community

November 26, 2024By Citylight OmahaStories

It was a community of faithful women that God used to come alongside Julie’s mom, Nada, at the age of seven to bring her into his fold. It was saving hope and love given to Nada from Jesus and that faithful community that sustained her all her life. Nada experienced great hardship… blinded at the … Read More