Weekly Prayer

“...we all returned to the wall, each to our own work. From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped...

“Still, God, you are our Father. We’re the clay and you’re our potter: all of us are what you made us. Don’t keep a permanent account of...

Anytime we mention "we protect" from the outside toxic environment at Hope Street, people immediately associate that with the fact that...

It’s September 1st! Not unlike any other year, we find ourselves wondering where did the summer go? As kids gear up for school, we...

“We are failing to let the victory of Christ in our lives in the fullest way, because we aren't willing to step away from our sense of...

Preparing our hearts for what God has promised. Inside of Hope Street, Hope is cultivated for all who walk through the door. Cultivating...

Cultivate Hope: Disrupt old toxic thoughts with new Christ-centered ones. Every Tuesday at 10 AM, my team meets together at the table in...

A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to join one of our partner churches for weekend services. It is always refreshing to experience...

It’s been a long time coming. Just over 6 years to be exact since we joined our Father on this journey towards building Shechem. There...

Every once in awhile, a familiar face comes “knocking” back on our door. Sometimes it’s just to say “hi” and other times, it is to fill...

People say life seems to go faster as you get older. We have the same amount of time, it just suddenly feels like days are hours, and...

For those of you who have an apple watch, how many times a day do you get a notification telling you to breathe? I don’t personally have...

My boys and I were staying At the Women’s Center (shelter) on the southside of Milwaukee. We had been there about a month when this lady...

Last week, Kris Bose and I sat under the sun in the courtyard for lunch and coffee. With a backdrop of newly planted flowers, we talked...

I have probably mentioned this before, but I am a big fan of watching The Kardashians. Yes, I follow almost every sister on social media...

Creator, we start by thanking you for giving us everyday to just be one of your creations. We thank you for the knowledge you've bestowed...

I am grateful From sunrise to sunset. I am grateful When the devil is trying to disturb my peace. I am grateful When accidents are...

Before I start, if you have not taken the time to read the stories of my framily (friends who have become like family) - please do...

This past Sunday I was listening to Pastor Jon at MIX Church cover the topic of Avoiding the Issue. This message hit home for a lot of...

I was 7 months pregnant, living in a raggedy hotel with my fiancé, Van, when I found out about Hope Street. Van was explaining to his...