Posts Tagged ‘get involved’
The Knowledge Barrier
Many who have the ability to make a difference in the lives of waiting children do not take action because they are unaware of the need or feel helpless to do anything. Show Hope helps break down the knowledge barrier in several ways. First, our newly designed, thoughtfully updated, and easy-to-navigate HowToAdopt.org website offers help…
Read MoreFor the Love of the Church
SEE how Show Hope’s Pause Campaign is impacting college students today … and in the future. Wendy Twit has been working with college students for more than 20 years. “I’ve felt my calling was to work with and mentor girls—college students—since I was in college,” Wendy said. “That was my heartbeat; that was my drive…
Read MoreHope for the Journey Conference
At the very core of who we are exists a deep desire and fundamental need for connection, belonging, and security found only within relationship. The mutual exchange of love between the Father, Son, and Spirit is imprinted on the human soul—we bear the Imago Dei, “image of God.” As the creation narrative unfolds, God reflects…
Read MoreHow You Can Join Us in Prayer
At Show Hope, the greatest gift one could share or avenue of support to take is that of prayer. This is something we do not take lightly. We stand firm on and are committed to the truth that prayer is, in fact, essential in our work and in our relationship to the Father. The Bible…
Read MoreConnecting in This Season of Disconnection
Hey everyone, Shaoey here. My sophomore year is ending very differently than I imagined. I was planning to finish the semester in the classroom, making more of those unforgettable college memories everyone talks about. Turns out, like thousands of other college students around the world, I will be finishing the semester at home behind a…
Read MoreWhat is #GivingTuesday?
On Thanksgiving, Americans take time to be grateful for all that we have. Then on Friday through Monday, Americans will set global retail spending records for things we want. A step back for perspective is helpful, and that’s what Giving Tuesday is all about. After a historically expensive extended weekend, Giving Tuesday is a time…
Read MoreA Lasting Resolution
As January comes to a close and New Year festivities fade into 2017 responsibilities, the initial buzz surrounding our New Year’s resolutions may be waning. Resolutions, despite all of the jokes surrounding them, are still made by most people. Many of us resolve to eat better, to exercise more, to read more, or maybe to…
Read More4 Things the Bible Says About Orphans
Early in the Old Testament, we see how essential the care of children who have been orphaned is to God, and from the establishment of his Church in the New Testament, that priority remains evident. For your personal study, family devotional time, or small group, the following outlines specific references to what the Bible says…
Read MorePhilanthropy
Hello, my name is Phil. It’s Philip actually, but you can just call me Phil. A few years ago, God brought me deeper in discovering something I believe he’s had planned. This discovery changed the way I think about my work, and I think it can change the way all of us approach helping others.…
Read MoreGreater Things: Fellowship Weekend 2016
This year’s Fellowship Weekend theme was “Greater Things.” We came together to celebrate all that has been done and what is yet to come. We believe that there truly are Greater Things in store for the movement to care for orphans. We’re so thankful for everyone who was a part of this weekend, whether in…
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