Maggie Stovall is trapped inside a person she’s spent years carefully crafting. Now the truth about who she is—and what she’s done—is 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 honesty—before it’s 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 woman’s descent into the shadows of depression, her husband’s search for understanding, and a precious child’s unwavering faith.
Karen Kingsbury is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author with over 25 million copies of her books in print. She is known for her captivating stories which often focus on family, faith, and love. Kingsbury has written over 40 novels, including her Baxter Family series, which follows the lives of the Baxter family through difficult circumstances. Her books have been made into movies, translated into multiple languages, and have earned her numerous awards and honors. Kingsbury's writing style is unique and her stories are often thought-provoking and inspiring. She is able to combine real-life issues with faith-based principles to create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. Her books often center around a family's struggles and how faith in God can help them overcome their difficulties. For fans of Kingsbury's work, it can be difficult to know where to start. Karen Kingsbury books are often grouped into series, with each series focusing on a different set of characters. Reading the books in order can help readers better understand the characters and appreciate the growth of the story as a whole. Kingsbury's work is also compiled into box sets and collections that make it easier to read her entire body of work.