In the Valley of the Shadow: Grief, Faith, and the Transformative Work of Suffering

We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Holds,
but We Know the One Who Holds Tomorrow

While grief is a universal experience, there are no clear rules or roadmaps for getting to the other side. And yet God is on this journey with us, holding us up and leading us to restoration.

Amy Kulbok is a professional trauma therapist and a Christian whose own life was upended by heartbreaking tragedy. Sharing both therapeutic insights and hard-won wisdom, In the Valley of the Shadow combines personal, biblical, and evidence-based perspectives to explore the complexities of grief, faith, and suffering.

For anyone who has been touched by suffering, Amy demystifies the grief process while revealing foundational truths about identity, relationships, internal processes, and relational patterns. You’ll find uplifting guidance as you grapple with difficult topics, including trusting God’s sovereignty, practicing forgiveness, and letting go of regrets.

When wrestling with grief, it’s as if everything and nothing make sense at the same time. But where light and shadow converge, God is there. Amy helps you honor each step of the mysterious journey of grief while seeking God amid it all.

Amy C.L. Kulbok (MACC, LPC) is a wife, mom, Christian counselor, and a Bible teacher for adults with special needs. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with specialized training in trauma therapy, Amy now oversees a private counseling practice that supports seven clinicians and an internship program. Amy and her husband, Dave, have been married 22 years and are the parents of three children. AmyCLKulbok.com