Posts Tagged ‘Maria’s Big House of Hope’
Full Circle
Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on 10 years of care at Maria’s Big House of Hope—Show Hope’s Care Center located in Luoyang, China.
Read More10 Years of Maria’s Big House of Hope
Earlier this summer, our Co-founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, along with family, friends, and Show Hope staff traveled to China to remember and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Maria’s Big House of Hope, Show Hope’s flagship Care Center—named in honor of Maria Sue Chapman. It was a beautiful and memorable time. To everyone…
Read MoreGloriously Hard
By Mary Beth Chapman, Co-founder of Show Hope I cannot believe we are here … 2019 … 10 years of caring for children at Maria’s Big House of Hope! I clearly remember the day we stood on a bare piece of land in China, dreaming of someday taking care of children who are medically…
Read MoreHopeful, Excited, Expectant
In the midst of her college experience, Shaohannah (Shaoey) Hope Chapman will return for a second summer to intern at Show Hope’s flagship Care Center, Maria’s Big House of Hope in Luoyang, China. She is hopeful, excited, and expectant for her second summer there. “I’m most excited about seeing the children again. I can’t wait…
Read MoreStepping into the Stream
Within the blue, cloud-covered walls of Maria’s Big House of Hope you will find a lot of laughter. As you walk through the halls of the other Care Centers Show Hope supports, this same laughter can also be heard spilling out of the brightly colored rooms you pass. Inside those rooms are some of the…
Read More“They light up my whole world.”
Before Shaohannah Hope Chapman heads into her first semester of college this fall, she has summer plans that may look a little different from many of her peers’—Shaoey has chosen to spend her summer volunteering at Maria’s Big House of Hope in Luoyang, China. This choice, during this special transitional season, not only marks a…
Read MoreThat Big, Blue Building—An Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from Steven Curtis Chapman’s new book, “Between Heaven & the Real World.” This personal memoir presents a backstage look at our co-founder’s life and career that will touch the readers’ lives and fill their hearts with hope. You can order the book here. At the time of Maria’s accident, Show Hope…
Read MoreCare Center Spotlight: McCaleb
We’d like you to meet McCaleb. He captures our hearts with his sparkling eyes and sweet disposition. McCaleb is 4 years old and was born with a nervous system condition, as well as cleft lip and palate—but that doesn’t define him. He enjoys bright balloons and going on walks in his stroller. We love this…
Read MoreMeet Lilyana
Lilyana is a beautiful 4-year-old girl. She has a wonderful laugh and a tender heart. With just a tickle, her whole face brightens. She loves to be cuddled, held, and sung to by her nannies. Lilyana was born with cerebral palsy, and we’re proud of her resilience. Through her we are constantly reminded of the…
Read MoreA Whimsical God
Have you ever pictured God as whimsical? I hadn’t until about eight years ago. I’ve often pictured God as loving, gentle, strong, and jealous—you know, the characteristics many of us grew up reading about. Those characteristics would allow my imagination to conjure up a picture of God in my mind. Whether that was an image…
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