Blog Posts
By Ginger Hughes
God Sees, God Hears, God Cares
God sees… the tears falling silently into your pillow. He sees you sitting at the kitchen table alone. He sees you looking into a closet, once full, one side now empty. He sees the loneliness you try to hide. He sees the heartache of being by yourself when there’s...
The Truth About Sundays
It’s Sunday. And Sunday mornings can be hard. I won’t lie—rather than days of rest and worship, it often feels that Sundays are filled...
When Mornings Are Hard
We got off to a bit of a rocky start yesterday morning. Kids were dragging around, we were running late, no one had on a jacket in the...
One Year of God’s Faithfulness
Tomorrow marks one year—one year since I was readmitted to the hospital with postpartum preeclampsia. One year, since I left my big kids...
This Boy of Mine
I took a shower with [fake] snakes more than once last week. He often comes to the front door with a lizard or two he’s just caught riding...
You’ll Sleep Again
I slept all night last night for the first time since our sweet baby girl was born. Actually, it was the first time in over a year because...
You’re Not Alone
I watched the leaves dance in the wind as I sat by the window praying, while my baby girl napped nearby. “God, I wish I could see you. I...
Life Is A Gift
She was only four days old when I took this picture, and some days I still cry. I still get emotional when I think about the gift I’ve...
He’ll Never Let Go
I love how she holds onto me—her little hand grasping my finger or my clothes, as tightly as possible. She holds on as if her very life...
When I am Afraid I Will Trust in Him
“Whenever I am afraid I will trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 A week ago yesterday I found myself in room 262 anxiously awaiting the birth of our...
Love Looks Like Hot Pink Sandals
Society tells us a lot about love. TV shows and movies often depict long, romantic getaways and extravagant gifts. Sometimes social media...
How Old Am I?
I reclined on the narrow hospital-style bed, there in the doctor’s office, while the monitors attached around my ever-growing middle...
Seasons Change
My view is different these days. At least a couple of times per week, I’ll be here strapped to this monitor while it counts our baby’s...
God Uses Each of Us…If We Allow Him
I cried yesterday. Sometimes it’s lonely living away from family. You get used to it over time, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still...
When God Gave Me You
By: Ginger Hughes When God gave me you… He knew my heart would swell to overflowing. He knew I’d love you from the sight of those first...
Love, Life, and Coffee Mugs
At times we get on each other’s nerves. We love each other, don’t get me wrong. We’re a good team, best friends even. We agree...