Have you ever wondered why Jesus rose from the dead with scarred hands? More than seventeen years ago, a man named Steve Johnson helped start our Bike Ministry. What made Steve an unlikely candidate was that he had no legs. Yet he faithfully served for years and took great pride in continuing to work despite his disability. As the end of his life approached, he wasn’t afraid of death. Instead, he was excited. A week or two before he passed, he told me, “I’ll be dancing with Jesus in Heaven!”...

by: Brian Narcomey Greetings. My name is Brian J. Narcomey. I am the Outreach Coordinator/Pastor at the Center of Hope. The responsibilities of my position include planning, coordinating, and implementing outreach programs and activities to engage the community. With that said, I will say, first and foremost, Jesus is Lord and all things are done in His name and for His glory. His plan starts with bringing together the struggling into the light of who they are in Christ’s eyes....

by Adam Hofer - December 2025 The holiday season is a joyous time for many. Thanksgiving brings the family together, and Christmas keeps the family together. Yet for many of our guests, this is the toughest time of the year. There is a shift that takes place in their minds this time of year. Tempers are flared. Sadness is seen in their eyes. Emotions are heightened. There is a reason why addiction takes off, and many commit crimes around the holiday season. However, we need to look past their...