Sent back from Maria's Big House of Hope in China, Steven announces some of the details of his new project first to you! his video blog friends. BEAUTY WILL RISE is available November 3rd.
August 03, 2009
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Thanks for the tour of MBHOH. What a beautiful place. I hope one day that I might be able to visit there and love on the children. I'm excited about the release of the new album. Your music has always touched my heart and I'm sure this album will too.
Continuing to pray.
Posted by: Julie | August 03, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Blessings to you Steven! Praying for you and your family! All the love in the world to you all!
Posted by: MT | August 03, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Great News Steven, I'll be putting it down on the top of my birthday list! I'm looking forward to listening to these songs. The building looks wonderful too, what a great way to be a Christian testimony there.
Amanda H
Perth, Western Australia
Posted by: Amanda | August 03, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Lots of people just got happier!
Posted by: Jill | August 03, 2009 at 08:13 PM
I prayed that you'd find a grief outlet in your song writing. Praise Him for making that a reality. The music will bless all of us, the fans, but more importantly, it's part of your path to healing.
We love you and the family, my friend. Hope you still feel that in a palpable way.
Korinne
Posted by: korinne | August 03, 2009 at 08:48 PM
So looking forward to hearing all the songs that God has given you. You and your entire family remain in our prayers. Come see us in Dallas soon!
Donny L.
Red Oak, Texas
Posted by: Donny Lutrick | August 03, 2009 at 08:58 PM
prayers go on; can SEE Him working in you. so thankful you continued to write in the bittersweet. Can't wait for the new album!
you and your family are being loved right now.
Posted by: Christine Gordon and Family in MA | August 03, 2009 at 09:43 PM
SCC,
Thank you so much for your video blog! You & your family are one of the biggest encouragements in my life. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you have been through over the past 1 1/2 years, but it has made me realize just how faithful God is. And that everything does work together for those that love him! It has made me see how real He is. Only He could help you all grieve the loss of your precious little Maria, while allowing you to use your gift of music to share & minister to the world. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers and while you will never stop missing her, I pray that He gives you strength each day until you meet her again one day. I look forward to hearing your new music! Your past albums have helped me through some tough times and helped me look for God in a way I couldn't have otherwise.
God Bless!
Kim Barger
Grove City, PA
Posted by: Kimberly Barger | August 03, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Thank you so much for sharing your family's story. My husband and I have been married for 13 years (& been to a few of your concerts during that time) and always wanted to adopt. After having two boys of our own, and visiting your website often, reading Mary Beth's blogs, we have decided to begin the adoption process ourselves. Blessings to the children who enter Maria's Big House of Hope
Posted by: Michelle | August 03, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Congrats Steven with finishing your many projects you had in the works... MBHOH is Amazing & I'm looking forward to "Beauty Will Rise" :-)
Keep On Journeying & Keep On Smiling Steven ~ you are a miracle child from God who is radiating much encouragement & inspirational :-)
Hugs,
~Joni
Posted by: Joni In MN | August 03, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Dear Chapman Family~
Many Blessings to you for all you are doing for China Orphans. Beauty will rise is such a great title for your new CD. It also represents the Beauty of MBHOH rising above the city that so desperately needs HOPE...
Blessings and Prayers~Misty Peterson&Family
Posted by: Misty Peterson | August 03, 2009 at 11:02 PM
What an amazing time for you and your family! This is a wonderful step in the direction of healing. I praise God to see that you and your family are walking, moving and singing in that "grace" that Jesus commands us to walk in. His mercies are just as awesome. I am looking forward to hearing your new CD, as all your adoring fans are. I pray that health and healing continue to spring forth in you and your family. You have come a long way, Steven. Keep on walking that "faith" walk, brother.
Posted by: Shirley | August 03, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Continuing prayers for your continuing journey. Like the others have said, I am looking forward to the new album and will be buying one for my family & one for a dear friend who has just lost her husband. Thank you for sharing your songs with us.
Posted by: The Reed Family | August 03, 2009 at 11:53 PM
so good to see your smiling face again. Looking forward to the new album. I will be pre ordering it for sure the day it is available to do so. I know I will be bawling the whole time I am listening to it especially on the Heaven Is The Face song as that is the way my husband feels about our little Heaven. She is a very special girl as well. Missed you @ the WOF in Seattle as I didnt have a babysitter that weekend. Hope to see you out in this area again soon though. Will be continuing to keep you in our prayers & in our hearts. Take care & God bless always.
Posted by: shannon blake | August 04, 2009 at 04:03 AM
SO EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM AND ALL THAT GOD IS DOING IN THE LIVES OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF THE PEOPLE YOU ALL AND MARIA HAVE TOUCHED! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! THAT IS REALLY IT! HE NEEDS TO BE GLORIFIED!
It is truly AWESOME to SEE you at such an incredible place! We love you and continue to pray for all of you!
Many Blessing to the CHAPMAN FAMILY!
Posted by: Laurie Licari | August 04, 2009 at 05:36 AM
FANTABULOUS NEWS! Can hardly wait, I am truly excited! It was nice to see and hear from you, Steven and SEE the wonderful things inside Maria's Big House of Hope! THAT'S MY GOD! May God continue to bless all of you!
Posted by: Debbie from Ohio | August 04, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Steven:
You look great...it looks like you have released some of the grief into your songs. I see Joy once again on your face...God is good.
Posted by: Trisha Ray | August 04, 2009 at 12:33 PM
The countdown is ON !! :) 91 days to go until we here what God has placed on your heart as the Journey continues. It's so good to see you more "relaxed" and ALL SCC fans are looking forward to being blessed by the new CD. Keeping you ALWAYS in our prayers.
Posted by: dave & yvonne | August 04, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Thank you so much for being willing to be transparent with the world and the body of Christ. For you to share your journey through grief and remembrance in your writings means so much. May you be blessed in all you do and my her legacy live on one heart at a time.
Continuing to pray.
Jessica
~Michigan
Posted by: Jessica | August 04, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I would just like to add how incredible the album cover is! Profound! I assume you were in China when that photo was taken! Just beautiful. God is working.
Posted by: Jessica | August 05, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Soooo excited for the new album!! It will make a GREAT birthday present! :) (my birthday is november 3!!)
Posted by: Jessica | August 05, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I just saw you this past Saturday at Ocean Grove,NJ and was so blessed. Thank you for allowing God to continue to mold you. Prayers lift us up and our desire is that all that the Chapman family strives to do for the Kingdom will be blessed and protected at all times. Your new songs have left me very aware of my 4 miracles. We have 2 sets of twins, 5 yr olds girls and 2 yr old boy/girl. Many of your shared statements are everyday moments in our house. No doubt this new CD is going to touch and draw millions closer to God and their own families.
Posted by: Myrland Cisneros | August 05, 2009 at 01:34 PM
i dream of going there one day and loving on some babies ... i am so proud to call you friend ... what an amazing treasure MBHOH will be to China ... love you all
Posted by: gwen | August 05, 2009 at 05:47 PM
I am very excited about the new CD Steven! I love the title! Thanks for being honest about all what you have been going through. I am sure it's been tough. God will bring you and your family through this. I love you as my brother in Christ. I am praying for you and your family still.
Posted by: Melody M | August 05, 2009 at 10:05 PM
What an exciting event - the opening of Maria's Big House of Hope! What a tribute to your beautiful daughter, who may not be here in the flesh, but is definitely here in spirit! The strength that your family has to overcome such tragedy is really amazing and very inspirational. I am glad you decided to do the United Tour! My husband, two sons, and I saw you while in Sioux City. My children were thrilled to see you in concert and absolutely love your music! I was happy to see that your son was also on tour with you. What an experience for the two of you! I must say that because of your performance and your words on stage, we became sponsors for Show Hope! You truly are such an admirable person and touch so many lives!
Posted by: Erica | August 07, 2009 at 12:35 AM