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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


At Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” John 14:27 (NIV) What does peace mean to you?...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 10, 20212 min read


Colleen's Story
Suzi Ellington introduced me to Hope Street. I think she first took me to some type of event at Dawn Kaine’s house (both are hugely in...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 5, 20213 min read


Kids Being Kids
“Hope Street is Family” - Davonte; 16 “Hope Street is a place you never ever, ever want to leave.” - Terrance;15 “Hope Street is a...
Ashley Thomas
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Cooper's Story
“You cannot conceive, nor can I, of the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God.” – Graham Greene, Brighton Rock Like most journeys to...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 26, 20214 min read


Perry's Story
I was invited to serve on the Board of Directors at Hope Street in the fall of 2001. It was, and still is a volunteer position and I...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 19, 20213 min read


Bread Beatdown
I like to make Challah bread. It is the traditional bread prepared for the Sabbath. The recipe is simple; activate the yeast, mix the...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 17, 20212 min read


A Prayer Without A Back Story
In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Heavenly Father, We come to you this chilly morning full of thankfulness that...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Waiting
I could watch this sweet girl “wait” for things all day long. She’s observant, she knows what she wants and she’s looking for the right...
Ashley Thomas
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Make Each Moment Last
“When I'm scared about the future When I'm running from the past When I’m restless in the present Trying to make each moment last When...
Ashley Thomas
Jan 28, 20212 min read


My Dear Friend
God, you are my best friend, my dearest family member, my coolest confidant. You know me better than even I know me. You are at the core...
Ashley Thomas
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Are You Religious?
A couple weeks ago I was glued to the tv watching one of my favorite shows, (I know I will get some judgement or appreciation for this)...
Ashley Thomas
Jan 13, 20212 min read


Delusion Never Delivers
“We will always be better off knowing. Delusion never delivers. Denial can’t sweeten acrid grapes. But hard work now can produce a...
Ashley Thomas
Jan 6, 20212 min read


Look in the Mirror
What is the difference between a rearview mirror and your front windshield? Your rearview mirror is designed for you to look at what is...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Child of God
Who the Son sets free Oh is free indeed I’m a child of God Yes I am In my Father’s house There’s a place for me I’m a child of God Yes I...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Before He Was Lost
Son of mine, come tell me your dreams. Father, I don't want to be a farmer; I want to see the ocean. I have dreams of sailing and seeing...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Coupons
Jamarra or “J” has lived at Hope Street with her 3 sweet boys for a couple of years now. She’s quiet and reserved, but determined and...
Ashley Thomas
Dec 2, 20202 min read


God, Be Our Light
A Prayer from John 1:5-2:11 God of light, reveal in us the things that need to grow, to change and to be restored. Expose in us the...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Crazy, Courageous, Cool Chicks
“By the time I was born, more of me had died than survived. It was no wonder I cannot remember; during the time I went thru brain after...
Ashley Thomas
Nov 4, 20202 min read


He is in Control
Every morning myself and some others on staff receive a text message from one of our members. And every morning it starts the same:...
Ashley Thomas
Oct 21, 20202 min read


We Look to You
Psalm 103:1-5 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his...
Ashley Thomas
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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