Posts by Bethany Briley
Be Still
How is it with your soul? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves at Show Hope this year. No, Show Hope is not a church. But we are a community of Christ-followers doing ministry work: caring for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. It’s important work. It’s kingdom work. It’s hard…
Read MoreStrengthening Your Relationship With Your Child
Strengthening Your Relationship The late Dr. Karyn Purvis once said, “When you connect to the heart of a child, everything is possible.” As parents and caregivers, we want strong relationships with our children. We want to create connection, felt-safety, and trust with them, no matter if they are 1 or 18. Yet strengthening that relationship…
Read MoreShow Hope’s Local, National, and Global Impact
Steven and I are continually astounded by God’s faithfulness through countless donors, supporters, and prayer warriors who are giving of their time and resources to further God’s kingdom in the here and now. Thank you. Mary Beth Chapman As you might imagine, Show Hope has seen changes and faced challenges in the landscape of adoption…
Read MorePass It On: Q&A With Baylor University’s Phi Kappa Chi Fraternity
In the fall of 2023, Baylor University fraternity Phi Kappa Chi named Show Hope their official philanthropy, led by Senior Philanthropy Committee Chair Gabe Jensen. Although this unique connection has only existed for less than nine months, Phi Kappa Chi has already begun to incorporate Show Hope into the life of their fraternity, including completing…
Read MoreAll of Us Working Together
When God brought twin girls, Brynn and Tess, home to Elizabeth and Zachary Nottingham, he filled their hearts with a passion for spreading the word about adoption—and particularly the message of not letting finances get in the way. “I’ve seen so much fruit in it,” Zachary said. “As a believer, I don’t think I’ve grown…
Read MoreThe Gospel on Display
When Laurie and Michael Hart first felt the call to adopt in January 2017, they specifically felt called to adopt a teen out of foster care. “Everyone thought we were crazy,” Laurie said. Not long after connecting with an agency, they came across the information for a teenager and felt she was the one they…
Read MoreOur North Star
Dear Show Hope Family, I recently celebrated five years of service at Show Hope, and what I love and why I am passionate about being here is that Show Hope is an organization that lives and breathes by faith. That call to faith is part of our DNA, if you will. It was our Founders,…
Read MoreAn Outpouring of Support
Growing up, Joseph Langr helped his dad serve adults with special needs. When Joseph and his wife, Chloe, were engaged, he shared a calling to parent children with Down syndrome someday. Chloe tabled the conversation until after they were married and together decided that they wanted to pursue it if that was only specifically how…
Read MoreBuilding on the Firm Foundation
Our Co-founder, Mary Beth Chapman, reflects on the early days of Show Hope and the vision for our Adoption Aid program.
Read MoreThat Nudge From God
Two years ago, I was introduced to Show Hope through Hope for the Journey. My friend and colleague, at the time, was (and still is a foster parent) and shared, “This conference is one you are really going to love.” I was about nine months into respite care I was providing for a young boy,…
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