For Michael and Amy Rankin, the adoption of their second daughter all started with a Prayer Focus email from Show Hope. They printed the email, they hung it on their refrigerator, and they prayed. “I am confident that, if it weren’t for Show Hope, she wouldn’t be here,” Amy said. “She was well cared […]
The following is an excerpt from Emily Chapman Richards’ address to attendees at our annual Fellowship Weekend Impact Spotlight program. Hope. To hope is to expect with confidence. On March 6, 1997, I wrote the following in my journal, “Tomorrow, I leave for Haiti. … I hope this experience will change my life. I also […]
Meet Scott! This quiet, curious 4-year-old boy is such a blessing to know. While he is one of the quieter ones in his room, he loves it when friends come to visit him and he’s always ready to greet them with a hug. Scott came into our care when he was only 8 months old, […]
Kathleen is a darling 2-year-old, with a beautiful smile and an even more beautiful spirit. Since arriving at Maria’s Big House of Hope with a diagnosis of congenital heart disease, we have seen this sweet girl blossom. Now living at the Beijing Care Center, Kathleen spends her days strolling the halls with her nannies, playing […]
Hey, y’all! It’s Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman. The month of November is full of celebrations in the Chapman household. Not only is Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, but both of us are turning a year older! And there’s really nothing we’d love more than to invite you into celebrating our birthdays with […]
On Thanksgiving, Americans take time to be grateful for all that we have. Then on Friday through Monday, Americans will set global retail spending records for things we want. A step back for perspective is helpful, and that’s what Giving Tuesday is all about. After a historically expensive extended weekend, Giving Tuesday is a time […]
