Resources
How You Can Help Orphans
There is a place for you in adoption advocacy and orphan care efforts. But where do you begin? How can you make an impact? How can you help children who have been orphaned? These are fair, legitimate questions, and they are natural ones to ask when faced with such a global issue. But we cannot…
Read MoreGod’s Heart For Children
One amazing way Jesus showed us God’s heart was through his love for children. Here are three specific stories of Jesus revealing God’s heart for children.
Read More4 Small Ways To Make A Big Difference
You can’t do everything, but you can do something. Here are ways to make a difference in the life of a child who has been orphaned.
Read MoreCan Adoptive Parents Get the “Baby Blues” Too?
Adoptive parents can get Baby Blues or Postadoption Depression Syndrome (PADs), especially if expectations aren’t aligning with reality.
Read More4 Unique Ways to Share Show Hope with Friends and Family
There are many ways to get involved, but the following are four unique ways you can share the work of Show Hope with friends and family.
Read MorePositive, People-First Language
It is important to approach conversations around adoption and orphan care thoughtfully and carefully. The manner in which we speak about adoption and orphan care can impact the perceptions of those around us. It is crucial that our words preserve, protect, and affirm the inherent worth and dignity of children and their families. Seek to…
Read More4 Ways to Pray for Newly Adoptive Families
We invite you to join us and our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, as we explore 4 ways to pray for newly adoptive families.
Read More3 Ways Children Can Care for Orphans
In Matthew 19, Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Through his ministry here on earth, Jesus welcomed children and shared with those who would hear the importance of their value and place in his kingdom. As parents, we can…
Read More3 Prayers for Families Considering Adoption
Whether you are in the midst of an adoption journey or even simply considering taking the first steps toward one, the following are three prayers on which to focus. 1. Prayers for WisdomWe often turn to a trusted friend, family member, and/or mentor when needing advice. This wise counsel is good and needed. However, more…
Read More3 Factors Contributing to the Orphan Care Issue
The work of Show Hope exists to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. There are an estimated 15 million children in the world who have lost both parents. Many children who have been orphaned encounter significant early challenges and trauma related to malnutrition, abuse, neglect, and/or unaddressed medical needs.…
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