Posts Tagged ‘From Our Founders’
Gifts of Hope: A Message From Steven Curtis Chapman
Dear Show Hope family, This time of year, we celebrate the greatest gift of hope ever given—the gift of our hope in the coming of Jesus … the Word made flesh to be with us and for us. And every year, we, here at Show Hope, celebrate that hope in Jesus with our Gifts of…
Read MoreWaiting With Hope
Hope. For some, it is a word to describe or express a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, as Webster defines it. And yes, it is certainly a wonder-filled word … one that can stir the heart, mind, and even the soul. Yet for those of us who are now bound to…
Read MoreDo It Again
From Our Founders … Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again;” and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps…
Read MoreWhen Love Won
Dear friends, As Easter approaches, I have been thinking a lot about the resurrection of Jesus. As I reflect on this miraculous, literal life-altering, history-changing event, I am always humbled that as a Christian, the God of the universe put on flesh, took the weight of my sin, and paid for it with His life.…
Read MoreTwenty Years of Show Hope: Reflecting on the Past and Embracing the Future
Dear friends, Today, I sit here in profound gratitude for you, as I reflect upon the incredible journey that Show Hope has taken over the past 20 years. It feels like just yesterday that my husband, Steven, and I embarked on this remarkable “great adventure” of hope, and the impact we have witnessed is immeasurable.…
Read MoreThank You for 20 Years of Show Hope
Dear Show Hope Family, We love Christmas, and this time each year, we love to share about Show Hope’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign—it truly is one of our favorites! All month long, we’ll be sharing with you stories of hope from children and families who we—and you—have had the honor of journeying with over…
Read MoreThank You for Your Kindness
I cannot believe it has been 20 years! Show Hope was founded in my heart in 2000 when Shaoey came home through the miracle of adoption, but it would be 2003 when Shaohannah’s Hope would become official. And through the course of several years, Shaohannah’s Hope evolved into her name, Show Hope. When I have…
Read MoreFrom Our Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman
Treasures Pondering in My Heart Grammy and PopPops … that is what six—almost seven(!)—little people call me and Steven. They are the only ones who have those naming rights on us, and we love it! With those names comes a feeling like none other. I remember Emily and Tanner coming home from Ireland for Easter.…
Read MoreFrom Our Founders
Dear Show Hope Family, This year marks the 20th anniversary of Show Hope. To think, a little dream we had so many years ago is now a flourishing tree rooted deep in God’s still faithfulness is really quite astounding. And this year, as we celebrate and remember the past, we also look forward, with hope-filled…
Read MoreFrom Our Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman
To the parents and families who are waiting to welcome home their precious children from China … I pray this letter finds you as peaceful and comforted as possible while you find yourself in this incredible wait to bring your beautiful children home. The journey you are traveling, I am sure, has tested your faith…
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