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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.
Weekly Prayer


Rhythm of Grace
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Walk with me and work with me…learn the unforced rhythm of grace” Matthew 12:28 MSG One...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 28, 20222 min read


Thrive
The Holiday season brings with it a lot of emotions, expectations and experiences. I often will share with people that it is the most...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Thriving
As you may know, each month we have dedicated a certain theme to our prayers. Those which relate to Hope Street and our mission to help...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Dwell in The Shelter of The Most High
“He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Water and Son
About a month ago, a woman walked into Hope Street with two, huge, beautiful, yellow hibiscus plants. I have never seen hibiscus plants...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Hands and Feet
I have never been much of a plant person. I love the way they look. I appreciate their beauty and different purposes that each serves,...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 9, 20222 min read


GFP
People often have a love, hate relationship with our metaphor. There’s grace for that. When I first started I had a hard time wrapping my...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Both And
Having a “public” space like Shechem at Hope Street has brought with it some challenges that are new to the everyday flow we have been...
Ashley Thomas
Oct 26, 20222 min read


1 Year Sober!
Hope Street will never shy away from where we are located. Yes we are right on the corner of 26th and Capitol. You often find our...
Ashley Thomas
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Protect
At Hope Street we Cultivate Hope, Build Community and PROTECT. Our value propositions equip us to walk alongside men, women and children...
Ashley Thomas
Oct 5, 20222 min read


To Love and be Loved
It is pretty easy to love our kiddos with their cute little smiles, spunky personalities and mischievous actions. However, what has...
Ashley Thomas
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Your Name
The doors of Shechem at Hope Street are open and the cafe, classrooms and gym are filling up with kids, teens and community members...
Ashley Thomas
Sep 21, 20221 min read


God's Plan
Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and...
Ashley Thomas
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Faithful Servant
Well done. I have had the honor and privilege of following in the footsteps of some incredible leaders. People who have helped pave the...
Ashley Thomas
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Inches to Feet
When we were children, oftentimes we got measured up against a wall to see how much or if we had grown. Sometimes it seemed like we never...
Ashley Thomas
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Progress Not Perfection
Ever since Michelle joined our team there’s been a fresh dose of encouragement. She brings a unique perspective that we didn’t know was...
Ashley Thomas
Aug 17, 20222 min read


Baby Steps
When we think of growth, it is easy to think of it in the physical sense. I think of my little brother when he started to get his first...
Ashley Thomas
Aug 10, 20222 min read


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
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