Recent Stories
Adoption by the Numbers: A New Report From the National Council for Adoption
We hope this list will be impactful for you on your journey. Here are 10 resources for adoptive and foster care families.
SEEn by Mary Beth Chapman
There’s something sacred about being seen. Not just glanced at or noticed … but really, truly SEEn. In the hardest seasons of my life—especially after losing Maria—I found myself questioning everything. I had followed Jesus. I had trusted Him. I had completely trusted that our family was to adopt, again. And then … suddenly, I…
The Fighter
Staring down the lens of a Canon 6D camera, Hannah Deer got up close and personal with the work of Show Hope. Working as a freelance photographer for Show Hope, Hannah captured images of families who had received grants to help with adoption—many families you, the reader, would have seen and read about in similar…
Awakening Hearts in Every Generation
When Reverend Sam Shick learned about Show Hope’s Pause Campaign, he knew it would be a way to engage the high school students in his congregation with an existing churchwide initiative. As the congregation focused on supporting foster families, he said, “There might be a really cool opportunity for our high schoolers to learn about…
Fingerprints of God: A Story of Hope, Healing, and the Miracle of Family by Mary Beth Chapman
I recently had the honor of watching my niece stand before a room of her friends and teachers, sharing her capstone presentation. It was simply titled, “Living With Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.” With grace, eloquence, and a bit of shyness, she told a story that left not a single dry eye in the room. She…
For Every Child . . . and Every Family
In a world where pain and brokenness often find their way into our homes, the need for compassion, empathy, and gospel-centered care has never been greater. Trauma-informed care is not just a strategy—it is a commitment to seeing people through the eyes of Jesus. By embracing love, care, and the redemptive power of Christ, we…
