Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: August 27, 2008
The God of All Comfort (Part 3 of 3)
Steven Curtis Chapman discusses the recent loss of his adopted daughter Maria Sue and describes how faith in God has helped his family cope with the tragedy. (Part 3 of 3)
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Maria Sue's Drawings
View the moving drawings by Maria Sue Chapman that are mentioned on today's broadcast. - Maria's Miracle Fund
Make a donation in memory of Maria Sue Chapman. - In Memory of Maria
Send a message to the Chapman family via this special blog set up in memory of Maria. - Get "Yours" (the New Version)
Visit Steven Curtis Chapman's official Web site where you can purchase the new version of his song "Yours" and other music. You can also watch video interviews of the Chapman family discussing their loss of Maria.
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- Shaohannah's Hope
Steven Curtis Chapman's adoption assistance organization, named after one of his adopted daughters.
Guest Biography
A legend in contemporary Christian music, Steven Curtis Chapman has recorded numerous best-selling albums. He has more than forty "No. 1" radio hits and has garnered five Grammys, an American Music Award and 50 Dove Awards. Steven and his wife, Mary Beth, have six children, one of whom — their youngest daughter Maria Sue — recently died in a tragic accident. You can learn more about the passing of Maria Sue on May 21, 2008 by visiting StevenCurtisChapman.com.
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