Would We Really Rather Have Things Our Way?

I recently came across this wonderful devotional by Frank Hall. Click here to hear the audio – Would We Really Rather Have Things Our Way?

A Hymn / A Prayer of Consecration

Take my life and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to Thee.Take my moments and my days,Let them flow in endless praise. Take my hands and let them moveAt the impulse of Thy love.Take my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice and let me sing,Always, only for my King.Take my lips […]

The Tenderness of God

“He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” Isaiah 40:11 How soothing, in the hour of sorrow, or bereavement, or death — to have the countenance and sympathy of a tender […]

A Grateful Heart

Dear Volunteers of the Hope Center. Hello everyone. My name is Claudia Flores. I came in to the Hope Center on July 14, 2016 needing an electric skillet because mine had stopped working. My studio apartment does not have a stove; but we are allowed to cook with skillets or ovens or whatever other form […]

Testimony: Jacoby Jones

My name is Jacoby Jones. I am 39 years old. Three months ago my life was upside down but one night I asked Christ to come into my life and since that day on November 4th 2018 I have become a miracle and God has turned everything in my life around for His Glory. I […]

The Sleeping Bag Story

To all who are the recipients of sleeping bags, we want to tell you the story of those who are responsible. It was August 1, and it was a hot summer day. The temperature in Bakersfield was a steamy 105 degrees. Eight year old Alexis and her five year old brother Chace from Mystic Connecticut […]

Socktober 2018

Thousands of people will receive new socks, thanks to Highland Elementary students. Socktober began five years ago as a fifth-grade class at Highland Elementary project that collected 100 pairs of socks for the Hope Center in Bakersfield. On Wednesday, the fifth-graders of Highland presented 5,018 pairs of socks to Hope Center, a faith-based nonprofit, charitable […]

The Great Ladies of our Clothing Department

Meet Anne, Jeri, Linda and Lauri who work diligently to keep our clothing department stocked and well organized. They take extra good care of all those who come in for clothing. Working in this area is very challenging at times. We are pleased to have them on our team. Thank you, Anne, Jeri, Linda and […]

The Hope Center’s Kevin Karg

Kevin was born in St Louis, Missouri in 1959. He experienced a rather normal childhood living with his parents and graduating from High School in 1978. As a child he had been exposed to Sunday School and Vacation Bible School through his neighbors who regularly attended church; however he had not experienced a personal relationship […]

Helping those in need

There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” For centuries, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: […]