My Comfort in Affliction

Amanda Slikker's story begins on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the US Naval Academy. Two months into her navy career, she was enjoying the first and, as it turns out, only rugby game she would ever play. During one of the plays, the head of one of the players slammed into her chin, throwing her jaw out of place and putting her in excruciating pain. This injury would change her life forever.

Amanda became a Christian as a child and was outspoken about her faith while at school. Even so, he...