Are you walking through a wilderness of suffering, hoping for healing?

Pain has many sources: the death of someone you love, a devastating diagnosis, deep wounds from abuse, or the ache of anxiety, depression, and despair. In these moments, it can feel impossible to sense God’s presence, let alone believe He is still good.

On Sacred Ground meets you in the middle of that pain. Whether your heart is heavy with grief, betrayal, trauma, or unanswered questions, this book is a guide through the wilderness. With tender honesty and spiritual insight, Kate Kelty names the lies that keep us stuck, uncovers the traps set by fear and the enemy, and gently invites you to encounter a Savior who sees, understands, and redeems.

Inside, you’ll discover language for your speechless cries, comfort for your broken heart, and anchored hope for a new tomorrow.

This is more than a book; it’s sacred ground where sorrow is honored, faith is rekindled, and joy begins to rise again. Open its pages and step into the healing embrace of Yahweh, the One who meets us in our suffering and leads us into rejoicing.

  • “The beauty and power of this book is life-changing. Without patronizing words or ‘pat answers,’ the author shares her journey of raw pain and grief in seeking the depths of who God is to us. She writes with heart, soul, and intelligence. Every semester for eighteen years, my college students and I spend a week studying grieving and death. This is one of the best books on the subject. A must-read for Christians.”

    —Kay S. Walsh
    Retired Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Department, James Madison University

  • “On Sacred Ground is the book for those seeking to make sense of pain and suffering while holding onto the promise of a good God. These pages provide a perfect invitation to explore trust in God while facing some of the most difficult questions that can surface in the life of a believer. These words and this content provide an accessible, real-life framework for those looking for healing and peace while processing the questions of pain and grief. This book will strengthen the certainty of hope for anyone who reads it.”

    —Melissa Sloop
    Pastor's Wife, Former Church Minister of Families and Teens, Former Young Life Staff

  • "If you love, you will also grieve. The question is how you will grieve, and who you will be on the other side. Kelty grieves as one who knows the reality of hope. She’s an honest friend on a journey no one wants to make, but everyone must."

    —Carmen LaBerge

    Speaker, Author, Radio Host