He Speaks in the Silence is the story of Diane Comer's search for the kind of intimacy with God every woman longs for. It is a story of trying to be a good girl, of following the rules, of longing for a satisfaction that eludes us.

Disappointed with all Diane had been told was supposed to fulfill her, she begged God in desperation to give her more.

And He did. But first He took her through a trial so debilitating it almost destroyed what little faith she had.

He let her go deaf.

Like so many Christians, Diane thought she'd signed up for the "wonderful plan for your...