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, her beliefs were never challenged until she faced agonizing pain. She had countless surgeries, each one weakening her health a bit more. As time went on, she wondered why God was making her go through this unbelievable pain. She had been a healthy child growing up and did not know how to deal with this kind of suffering. She found herself questioning the truths she had learned from the Bible.

My Comfort in Affliction is a profoundly personal journey through Amanda’s struggles with her faith. She shares her prayers, thoughts, and the Scripture that gave her peace and hope during her unexpected tribulations. God led Amanda through her physical pain and with His hand pulled her to the mountains filled with joy and peace. Her story is a testament to God’s faithfulness and everlasting love.

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, her beliefs were never challenged until she faced agonizing pain. She had countless surgeries, each one weakening her health a bit more. As time went on, she wondered why God was making her go through this unbelievable pain. She had been a healthy child growing up and did not know how to deal with this kind of suffering. She found herself questioning the truths she had learned from the Bible.

My Comfort in Affliction is a profoundly personal journey through Amanda’s struggles with her faith. She shares her prayers, thoughts, and the Scripture that gave her peace and hope during her unexpected tribulations. God led Amanda through her physical pain and with His hand pulled her to the mountains filled with joy and peace. Her story is a testament to God’s faithfulness and everlasting love.

Author Forrest Calico was born into humble circumstances in 1940s rural Kentucky. In Out of the Blue: How Open Doors and Unexpected Paths Set the Course of My Life, Calico tells how, despite those challenges, he has amassed an impressive record of personal and professional achievements. He recounts the inspiring story of his rise from childhood poverty through surprising affirmation in medical school, followed by a succession of accomplishments, including serving as a US Air Force flight surgeon at Area 51, the secret US military site in Nevada; as director of a groundbreaking medical residency program; as president of a three-state hospital system; and as chairman of a local school board.

His stories offer lessons of openness to unexpected, out-of-the-blue experiences; recognition of support from others; and providential intervention—lessons that are applicable to all who endeavor to develop their own optimal life trajectories. Out of the Blue—told with honesty and self-deprecating humor—demonstrates how one man used the unexpected to have a fulfilling, successful, and meaningful life.

Author Forrest Calico was born into humble circumstances in 1940s rural Kentucky. In Out of the Blue: How Open Doors and Unexpected Paths Set the Course of My Life, Calico tells how, despite those challenges, he has amassed an impressive record of personal and professional achievements. He recounts the inspiring story of his rise from childhood poverty through surprising affirmation in medical school, followed by a succession of accomplishments, including serving as a US Air Force flight surgeon at Area 51, the secret US military site in Nevada; as director of a groundbreaking medical residency program; as president of a three-state hospital system; and as chairman of a local school board.

His stories offer lessons of openness to unexpected, out-of-the-blue experiences; recognition of support from others; and providential intervention—lessons that are applicable to all who endeavor to develop their own optimal life trajectories. Out of the Blue—told with honesty and self-deprecating humor—demonstrates how one man used the unexpected to have a fulfilling, successful, and meaningful life.

Author Forrest Calico was born into humble circumstances in 1940s rural Kentucky. In Out of the Blue: How Open Doors and Unexpected Paths Set the Course of My Life, Calico tells how, despite those challenges, he has amassed an impressive record of personal and professional achievements. He recounts the inspiring story of his rise from childhood poverty through surprising affirmation in medical school, followed by a succession of accomplishments, including serving as a US Air Force flight surgeon at Area 51, the secret US military site in Nevada; as director of a groundbreaking medical residency program; as president of a three-state hospital system; and as chairman of a local school board.

His stories offer lessons of openness to unexpected, out-of-the-blue experiences; recognition of support from others; and providential intervention—lessons that are applicable to all who endeavor to develop their own optimal life trajectories. Out of the Blue—told with honesty and self-deprecating humor—demonstrates how one man used the unexpected to have a fulfilling, successful, and meaningful life.