When Joy Came to Stay

Maggie Stovall is trapped inside a person shes spent years carefully crafting. Now the truth about who she isand what shes doneis bursting to the surface and sending Maggie into a spiral of despair. Will she walk away from everything, or can Maggie allow God to take her to a place of ultimate honestybefore its too late?

Maggie Stovall.

One of the golden people. She has it all together. At least on the surface

Ben Stovall.

Godly husband. Successful attorney. Has no idea of the darkness about to overtake his life

Amanda Joy.

Child of society. Abused, broken, thrown away. But her trust in God is still alive


When Joy Came to Stay is the heart-wrenching story of one womans descent into the shadows of depression, her husbands search for understanding, and a precious childs unwavering faith.



Kingsburys poignant tale of a lost and broken family and how theyexperience Gods
miraculous healing is a sure guarantee to bring hope and joy to her readers.
Melody Carlson, bestselling author, Diary of a Teenage Girl series


A thought-provoking account of the battle of depression in a believers life. It leaves
no doubt that God is loving, merciful, and faithful.
Nancy Moser, author, The Mustard Seed series


Story Behind the Book

Each of my novels is a piece of my heart. Where Yesterday Lives was my first-ever novel, and as such it is somewhat autobiographical. The childhood story of Ellen Barrett, her love for her parents and siblings, is my storythough her current story and struggles are fictional. On Every Side sheds light on the struggle for religious freedom in todays climate; something I am passionate about. Finally, When Joy Came to Stay is the story of one womans battle against depression and the secrets of her past.
Karen Kingsbury