Steven Curtis Chapman's personal blog. Okay, I’m gonna say this right off the bat…I’m gonna fail at this blogging thing. I'm told this is to be Short-n-sweet entries that don’t try to go too deep or try to communitcate too much information. To which I say, “yeah, right!” You see, I don’t do “short-n-sweet”, “not too deep” is not a concept I grasp and “too much information” is my middle name. With all that said, I’m gonna attempt this business of blogging and see what happen.
Just wanted you to know that I have been listening to your music all day while I home school my children. Your awesome, what a legacy you are leaving! Love the video blogs! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: God Follower | May 01, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Cool. What would you say to SCC in a "one on one"? Great idea. I'd probably want to pull out my guitar and say, "Now how do you play [fill in the blank]?" I'd have to talk adoption too through and show you pics of my two beautiful adopted girls from Russia.
Posted by: kevinc | May 02, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Wow, good question! I think I would just be in awe of meeting him I would not know what to say. I am sure I could come up with something, if and when that ever happens. Maybe I would just talk about the things we have in common, children, love for the Lord and how awesome his music is.
Posted by: God Follower | May 02, 2008 at 09:46 PM
I was very blessed to meet SCC in Nov. in Pittsburgh. My daughter and I won meet and greet passes and were lucky enough to have a great conversation with him and his manager, Dave Trask. By the way Steven... my daughter says you gave her more inspiration to follow her dream of the recording arts... pro-tools has become her best friend lately! We were definitely blessed to meet the master at amazing music! Hope to be at Moraine State Park in June!
Posted by: Charlotte Jones | May 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Praying for you and your sweet family... as I've just learned of the tragedy that has occurred. May God grant you grace and peace beyond all comprehension.
A Sister-in-Christ,
Suzanne
Posted by: HSB Suzanne | May 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I too heard and am praying for your family.
Posted by: Elaine | May 21, 2008 at 10:32 PM
im so devastated for u my heart breaks for your family i worked with your precious mom at ky oaks mall in the late 80s early 90s i did your moms hair for your first dove awards she was there for me thru a really bad divorce she kept me on the right track GOD i know what a comfort she is to u i love her and i love u too i miss judy tell her hi and send my love from kentucky GOD is LOVE AND IS LOVE HIS MERCY IS EVER PRESENT IN TIME OF TROUBLE AND SORROW HE SENT ME TO PRAY AND TO BE HERE AS A SISTER IN CHRIST MY NIECES NAMED HOPE AND SHE IS OUR HOPE SHE AND MY SISTER BOTH HAVE BRAIN PROBLEMS MY SISTER IN 2005 HAD A RARE BRAIN TUMOR REMOVED AND HOPE WE FOUND HAS A BRAIN CYST IN THE SAME PLACE THEY BOTH HAVE DIFFERENT TYPE SEIZURES ITS BEEN HARD BUT GOD IS SO MERCIFUL HOPE GRADUATES THIS FRIDAY PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM I KNOW GODS GRACE AND HIS HOPE TAKE CARE AND ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYS GOD BLESS U LOVE KIMBERLEE SCOTT MURPHY
Posted by: kimberlee scott murphy | May 21, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Sending showers of prayers for you, Mary Beth, and the entire Chapman family in this tragic time! I'm just sitting here in shock!
Posted by: Kelly | May 21, 2008 at 11:39 PM
My heart is breaking for you and your family - I am so very sorry. Our prayers are with you all. We love you.
Posted by: Rebecca Hill | May 21, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. Please know that a little family of 8 from Kansas will be praying for you all as you go through the valley of the shadow.
If I could make your burden lighter, I would.
Blessings...
Posted by: Dawn | May 22, 2008 at 12:30 AM
I am in shock. You and your family have been such an inspiration to me. I'm just staring at the screen, not knowing what to say.
I'm praying for you with all my heart.
With love,
Dave
Posted by: Dave | May 22, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Mr. Chapman, as I sit and type to you I'm listening to the song, "My Reedemer is Faithful and True" that you so masterfully penned. My family and I pray that that faithfullness you wrote and sang about in 1987 surrounds and embraces you and your family. I pray that you feel our Lord's hands lifting you up and hugging you tightly. Know that there are one set of footprints in the sand during these days. We love you.
Posted by: Sam | May 22, 2008 at 02:05 AM
Brother Chapman,
While we could never possibly understand the pain you all must be feeling, please know that we are standing with you, as surely as your songs have spoken to all of us, even though we have not met face to face.
Please allow yourself, your bride, and your children time to grieve. God gives us tears for a reason. He even showed us how to use them at Lazarus' tomb. There will be the temptation to "show us how a Christian man handles" such an event. We don't need you to do that -- just be. God will grant healing and peace in time, but it make take a long while for that to soak into your soul.
Please also reassure your son that Jesus loves him dearly, and that we all stand with him as well. Again, we could not possibly understand what he is feeling, but we stand beside him, as surely as if we were physically present.
Posted by: Al | May 22, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Chapman Family-
The Bible says in John 16:33 "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have over come the world." The Bible also says in 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17 "For the Lord himelf shall descend from heaven with a shout, with a voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."
Sometimes tradedy happens in our lives it is unavoidable and you may never understand why your little babe was taken from you, but know that God is a good God and that in the end there will be no more suffering for you and your family. I pray that God gives you peace and grace to help you in your tribulation. Rest in His arms.
Praying for you~
God follower
Posted by: God Follower | May 22, 2008 at 07:51 AM
When I heard the news last night my heart just broke for ya'll. God knew this day would come and even though we may not understand His plan, be comforted to know He has one. As David said "he cannot come to me, but I can go to him" of his son that died. As much as ya'll loved her, God loves her even more and she is now seeing what we can only imagine. My heart and prayer go out to your son also. I can't imagine what he's going through in all of this. Just know a lot of people are lifting you and your precious family up to the Throne at this time. Thank you for sharing your family with all of us and for your beautiful talent with music that God gave you. May He walk with all of you through this hurting time. HUGS to all of you.
Posted by: Bobbie Connolly | May 22, 2008 at 08:05 AM
My prayers are with your entire family. May God give you the strength to make it through. We love you all.
Posted by: Jessica | May 22, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Hello Steven, MaryBeth, and the rest of the Chapman family. I know this is going to be a tender subject for a while, but I heard about your daughter/sister on the news today. I just wanted to tell you that I am praying for each one of you. I have praised the Lord for your faithfulness to Him over the years and admired you as a family. Now the Lord has allowed the water to get deeper and the waves to be higher, and I am praying for the Lord to draw you close and together unto Himself and remind you that He is your Rock who will not be shaken. I am praying that satan will not be able to get any foothold in your hearts through this, but that the Lord will flood your hearts with encouragement and the truth of His Word. As your sister in Christ I can honestly say that I love you and will be faithful to pray for you. Our Lord is good! Praise the Lord!
Posted by: Rebecca Westcomb | May 22, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Dear Chapman Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your precious daughter. May God continue to bless your family in this tragic time.
Thank you for the comfort of your songs.
Praying for you all, especially your son.
Posted by: Lori Best | May 22, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I am so sorry about the loss of your precious daughter, may the peace of the Lord that surpasses understanding be with you at this time and always.
Posted by: grace | May 22, 2008 at 10:57 AM
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you…
~ Isaiah 43:2, NLT
Posted by: shannon | May 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I can't begin to know what your family is going through. Only Mary the mother of Jesus and God our father can begin to relate, and He alone can give you and yours that comfort to get through it. My prayers are with your family during this time. She was a beautiful little angel. My love and prayers.
Posted by: Jackie Morris | May 22, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Folks,
I'm sorry to say I know exactly how you are feeling today, as I lost a young daughter myself. Please know that God will sustain you through this time as I suspect you are already learning.
My prayers are with you and your beautiful family during this time and always, and I thank you for the good you've brought to the world as well as the joy you've spread through your music.
God Bless you....
Matt
Posted by: Matt | May 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Father : You are our Father and we look to you for our hope and our strength and our peace. This family belongs to you and you take such good care of your people. Place them under the shadow of your wing right now, where they are hid in you as you bring healing into their hearts. Thank you..In Jesus's name.. Selah know we in Canada are lifting you all up before the throne of God.
Posted by: Linda Nordick | May 22, 2008 at 01:24 PM
My heart is rent.
Posted by: Albert | May 22, 2008 at 01:34 PM
To all of the Chapman family our hearts and prayers will be with you. Only God knows and can see the bigger picture of such a tragedy and why such a thing is allowed to happen. My prayer is that you will find peace in knowing he is in control and will help you through this difficult time. I pray your memories of such a beautiful little girl will help you through this time of grieving. God is so much bigger than all the bad things that can happen in this world and someday you will see Maria again!
Posted by: Brian & Teres Andrews | May 22, 2008 at 02:05 PM