On August 3, 1997, Sis. Stephanie Hughes' life was forever changed when she was arrested and sentenced to two years in prison. What appeared to be the end of her story became the beginning of God's redemptive work in her life.Over the last 27 years, God has taken Sis. Stephanie on a remarkable journey of deliverance, healing, discovery, and restoration.

Today, she is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a devoted mother of two children, and grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies with a focus on Women's Trauma and Addiction Psychiatry, equipping her to better serve women who have found the courage to look toward Christ in their darkest moments.

Sis. Stephanie is the founder of Bee Close to Him, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women impa ...