Posts by jmitchem
Hope for Ukraine
Since late February, Show Hope—our staff, supporters, and donors—has joined much of the world in fervent prayer over the war in Ukraine. We have watched in sorrow and horror as the lives of the innocent and vulnerable have been taken and threatened, and while the Ukrainian government and people have stood strong in unity, the…
Read MoreMeet the Owens Family
“We started this process in faith, knowing that God would supply our needs. As we have walked through this process, we have prayed with our children, thanking God for this opportunity and praying for his provision. When we received the letter telling us we had been awarded a grant, it was so humbling, yet so…
Read MoreMeet the Kozul Family
“During the difficult time in the pandemic, God has taught us to be patient, and let him take control of our adoption. We cannot wait to welcome our children to the U.S. and our home. We’ve been praying for them for a long time and pray every day to meet them—hopefully, this year, God willing.…
Read MoreMeet Show Hope’s New Executive Director, Kristin Parks
Dear Show Hope Family, For some time now, these words from the Prophet Isaiah have guided me through every major decision point in my life: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it” (30:21). I held tight…
Read MoreMeet the Neff Family
Before they were married, Lauren and Jared Neff felt God leading them to someday grow their family through adoption. After the birth of their second child, they considered beginning the adoption process but felt God leading them to wait and try for a third biological child. “Our third son was born deaf,” Lauren shared, “which…
Read MoreMeet the Summers Family
Adoption may not seem like your typical first-date conversation topic, but it was for Katie and Taylor Summers. “Both of us have always had a heart to care for children in need, especially children without a loving home,” Katie said. “So when the time came for us to start growing our family, we naturally leaned…
Read MoreAll Gifts to the 20/20 Campaign Matched Up to $175,000!
Today’s the Day! We’re kicking off Show Hope’s seventh annual 20/20 Campaign for Adoption Aid! Our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, are here with a special guest to give you all the details. The cost of adoption continues to rise, and the number of families pursuing adoption is on the decline. For many,…
Read MoreOn Show Hope’s Use of Statistics About Children Who Have Been Orphaned
Since 2003, following a vision set forth by our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, Show Hope has had the honor and privilege of serving children who have been orphaned by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. We work to reduce the financial barrier to adoption through our Adoption Aid program by…
Read MoreLetting Go Gently
Dear Show Hope Family, Do you ever wonder what it must have been like to be Mary Magdalene on the morning of Jesus’ resurrection? Having discovered the empty tomb, she encounters Jesus in what is a haze of bewilderment and fear. Place yourself there. Imagine the whiplash of emotions when Jesus calls her name—his voice…
Read MoreThank You From the Newland Family
Seven years ago we had a big idea. The cost of adoption was on the rise, but families continued to answer the call to adopt, and Show Hope was facing a funding gap. With more qualified grant applicants than Adoption Aid funding available, we launched a new campaign, asking you to help us close that…
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