Our Story...

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!

Oct 15

Oct 15 Capturing Moments

Erica Brooks

As if it’s my sacred duty to point out what others must be thinking…

a fruitless attempt at safeguarding my ego from possible criticism.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Seek First

Erica Brooks

Lifestyle Worship

Then a still small voice whispered to my soul.

“I am right beside you child, I have never left your side.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“I want to make a difference, Lord, help me know what to do and how to pray.”

“Seek first the kingdom, he replied, let me show you the way.”

May 12

May 12 Turn Your Eyes

Erica Brooks

Lifestyle Worship

Apr 14

Apr 14 Left Behind

Erica Brooks

The Story of Us

Ryan attempted to erase the worried look on the young boy’s face during our drive. But the occasional chuckle and one word answers were the only response coming from the backseat.

I noticed his tattered clothing and dirty backpack as the three of us trudged toward the apartment. His toes peaked out over sandals, clearly too small, held together by a strand of duct tape.