The Day Coffee Tasted Wrong: A Practical, Scriptural Guide for Christians Walking Through Depression When the bottom drops out and even coffee tastes wrong, you don’t need clichés—you need clear next steps and the God who walks with you through the dark. In this warm, pastoral, and deeply practical book, Joshua M. Sells shares a candid journey through discouragement and depression and the biblically grounded habits that helped him move forward—one obedient step at a time. What this book is: A hope-filled, KJB-Scripture-saturated field manual for the days you can’t “fix it” but still need to do the next right thing. What this book is not: Not a pep talk, not a quick fix, and not a substitute for wise counsel or medical care. It’s a steady hand and a plan for today, tomorrow, and the long road with God. In these pages, you’ll: Quickly stabilize on hard days with a simple, repeatable plan (what to do now when you feel stuck). - Build “rails” for your life—small, sustainable rhythms (first hour with God, worship, wise routines) that carry you when feelings don’t. - Tell yourself the truth with KJB promises and prayers when your thoughts spiral. - Know when and how to widen your circle to biblical counsel, community, and (when appropriate) medical help. - Discern the difference between discouragement and depression—and how to aim God’s Word at each. Why it works: Because God’s Word is living and true, and because most lasting change travels the long road. This book keeps you moving—quietly, faithfully—while God does what only He can do. Inside, you’ll find: KJB-only Scripture woven through every chapter. - Step-by-step checklists for crisis, the coming week, and long-term growth. - Practical ideas you can do with low energy: short prayers, small walks, simple worship. - Counsel for spouses, parents, and friends who want to help without hurting. Who this book is for: Believers who feel overwhelmed, pastors and ministry leaders who quietly struggle with this topic, and anyone who wants a Bible-first , highly practical path through discouragement and depression. Sample of the heartbeat: “Do the what while God works on the why . Midnight doesn’t get the last word. Light does.” Endorsement-style reactions (what readers say): “Finally—real help I can use today, not just theory.” - “Gentle, honest, and relentlessly practical.” - “Grounded in Scripture. Full of hope.” About the author: Joshua M. Sells is a husband, father, and attorney who writes with a pastor’s heart. He knows the valley firsthand and points readers to the God who meets us there—with open Bible, open hands, and next steps we can actually take. A note of care: This book encourages readers to seek wise counsel and appropriate medical care when needed. God often uses pastors, counselors, physicians, and faithful friends as part of His healing work. If you’re tired of feeling stuck and need something you can do today , this book will sit beside you, open the Scriptures (KJB), and help you take the next step. Start the journey out of the dark—one small obedience at a time.