Welcome to Hope That Soars, where together, with my husband Ryan, we navigate the messiness of life by pointing people to the HOPE found in a relationship with Jesus.
Our journey is filled with heartache and the daily struggle of chronic illness, scripted by a loving Creator.
It is through Him we find LOVE, JOY, and STRENGTH to press forward.
I pray you will join us as we share life lessons gained through mishap, adventures, and everything in between. Perhaps somewhere along the way, you too will find, a HOPE that SOARS!
All in The Story of Us
Whether we are wrestling with grief, anxious thoughts, or simply praising God’s goodness; the Bible is a love letter, written to aid in the fulfillment of our Christian journey.
The concept of discipleship points to the need for Christ-followers to comprehend the various attributes and characteristics of the author, God, spelled out within the text.
For nearly three decades, I have been on the receiving end of some pretty spectacular presents. My husband has a knack when it comes to gift giving. He listens well and chooses treasures that recipients are guaranteed to cherish.
His one endearing flaw, if you could even call it a flaw… he has a difficult time waiting to give said treasures. Until recently, he forced himself to hand off items to be hidden, to ensure he kept the surprise.
On one occasion however, his excitement could not be contained and not only was I on the receiving end of this particular gift-
For nearly two decades I was the woman who comfortably walked in her husband’s gregarious shadow.
At family gatherings and church functions, I quietly whispered names of the people approaching in Ryan’s ear as he charmed and delighted everyone in our midst.
“It’s too early to decorate for Christmas. People just need to enjoy the holidays as they come,” the cashier commented.
I smiled politely, thinking, this lady has no idea with whom she is sharing her opinion.
No, seriously, I’m one of those.
