Openhanded Hope

Openhanded Hope seeks to notice, cultivate and share true and lasting Hope with open hands and open hearts, especially amidst the beauty and brokenness of motherhood constrained by complex physical circumstances. I'm so glad you're here.

By Ali Chan

· Launched a year ago

Introducing Openhanded Hope

Bright sunshine in the cold of (Australian) July

Jul 16, 2025•Ali Chan

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The waiting room

Reflections from the emergency department: the faithfulness of God in an uncertain world.

Jun 15•Ali Chan

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Questions, tears and hope

The faithfulness of God amidst life's struggles and uncertainty.

Jun 8•Ali Chan

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Be the Appendix:

Originally published on Risen Motherhood, this encouragement is for those who feel useless, helpless to contribute to their church or family, like the…

May 25•Ali Chan

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The Power Of Story In Beginnings And The Grace Of God

How the grace of God is present and evident in EVERY season

Published on Just One More Chapter•Apr 30

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RSR "Random Stranger Request" Stories

Some interactions with Random Strangers reveal God's kindness and humour in unexpected ways.

Apr 24•Ali Chan

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Parenting with a broken body: the knowledge I wish I'd had

15 early parenting resources and ideas for those with upper and lower limb disability

Apr 20•Ali Chan

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A new song

God's gift of harmony after the music fades...

Mar 1•Ali Chan

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