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Hope Street is The Greenhouse for People on 26th and Capitol. We provide housing and community to empower broken men, women, and children to cultivate a relationship with Jesus, themselves, and others to restore hope that flourishing is possible for us all.
Wednesday Prayer


Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home. After a weekend away, or a family vacation, you may walk in the door and say, or even feel this expression. For some,...
Ashley Thomas
Jul 27, 20221 min read


An Invitation
“In my Father's house There's a place for me I'm a child of God, yes, I am” Who You Say I Am by Hillsong Worship As I think of the world...
Ashley Thomas
Jul 20, 20221 min read


Read Out Loud
I have officially surpassed the point where my son can hear my voice in the womb. I find that fascinating, and have taken full advantage...
Ashley Thomas
Jul 13, 20221 min read


Callouses
My mom carries strong genes. She’s a pretty awesome lady so it isn’t too bad to get her genes. I share in her olive skin, strength,...
Ashley Thomas
Jun 29, 20222 min read


The Details
We are just over 2 months away from opening Shechem’s doors to the public for the very first time. 2 months. 2 months to finalize decor...
Ashley Thomas
Jun 15, 20222 min read


The Master Gardener
A flower doesn't know when it is time to be transplanted to new soil, but the gardener does. A plant does not know when the soil they...
Ashley Thomas
May 25, 20222 min read


Just Keep Swimming
If you know me, you know I have a love for Disney movies. Yes, partially because I’m kind of a little kid at heart sometimes but also...
Ashley Thomas
May 18, 20222 min read


The Growth Process
“But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory...
Ashley Thomas
May 11, 20221 min read


Are You a Member?
Lord, today I am just so thankful for this community you have built through Hope Street. As I was giving a talk just a couple of days...
Ashley Thomas
Apr 27, 20222 min read


The way, the TRUTH, the life
“As morning dawns I wake from sleep, I am yours Lord my soul you keep. Lead and guide me through the day. Direct my thoughts, oh this I...
Ashley Thomas
Apr 20, 20221 min read


God is with Us
No matter what you do or who you are, God is with you, always. This is through the good, the bad, and the ugly. God is with us when we...
Ashley Thomas
Apr 13, 20221 min read


Member or Resident?
Is it member or resident? I think our staff as a whole is asked this question often. You will hear our community intentionally refer to...
Ashley Thomas
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Growth
“Commit to The Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16: 3 Growth. Sometimes it looks like multiple steps...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 30, 20222 min read


Your Word
Heavenly Father, Thank you for another day where we get the privilege to share in your truth. Thank you for the freedom to read and study...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 16, 20221 min read


What is Your Success Rate?
Success: “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” One of the most common questions our staff receives at Hope Street is what is your...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 9, 20222 min read


Not Our Own Agenda
This month’s prayer theme is Ministry of Jesus. That is just what Hope Street is - an organization that is doing God’s ministry by His...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 16, 20222 min read


We Remember
"The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 9, 20222 min read


New Year, New You
This is the time of year that we hear about people’s new routines, good intentions for leaving behind old habits and ambitions to be...
Ashley Thomas
Jan 12, 20221 min read


The Wonder
I love a good sunset. I can sit and watch the sunset until the colors have faded. Have you noticed the sunsets recently? Maybe it's...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 22, 20212 min read


Thrive
We were made to THRIVE. It seems I have spent a lot of time sharing this concept recently. I don't know if it is my obsession with John...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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