Faith is like a radar that sees through the fog, the reality of things at a distance -- that the human eye cannot see. -Corrie ten Boom
A few years ago I read Corrie ten Boom's story. I think I'm going to read it yet again. Okay - I know I am going to read it again. And I'll write my thoughts here in this blog. It'll be like my very own book club. Who wants to join me?
I posted the picture here of one of my pieces of artwork that celebrates Courage. I love that Corrie's courage came from her faith in Jesus. And that she wasn't alone in her fight -- she had her sister with her the entire way. And what's crazy -- is that since Corrie lived after the war, she is credited with doing so much good. But until I read the book, I didn't realize that it was her sister, Betsy, who had the stronger faith of the two. Her faith through it all was just mind boggling. Whenever I am going thru a hardship, I draw from her witness of how the Lord comforted her, healed her, saved her, and saved others through her. I strive for that!!!
Hiding Place is the name of the book. Here's a copy/paste synopsis ...
The Hiding Place is Corrie ten Boom’s personal story of faith, forgiveness, and love for the persecuted Jewish community during the World War II Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland. Part of an underground resistance movement, Corrie and her family risked their lives to hide Jewish friends within a secret wall space of the Beje, their beloved clock shop and home in Haarlem, Netherlands. Her heroic actions eventually led to her arrest and imprisonment at Ravensbrück, the German Reich’s largest concentration camp for women.
For the first time, the ten Boom family’s heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and survival is presented as a special edition complete with rare family photos, accents of Dutch Delft–style design, artwork by Dutch artists, and personal ephemera. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and Scripture combined with artwork reminiscent of World War II Europe make The Hiding Place come alive like never before.
I cannot wait to receive this in the mail. I also cannot wait to read The Hiding Place again in this new beautiful format!
I love how the Lord led me to write this blog, led me to Corrie's quote, then to search for the book and ultimately, find this special edition of The Hiding Place.
I love the Lord's leading in my heart and my life.
amylee
