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Holocaust, Ravensbruck, Corrie & Christ
When I was in college in the early 1970's, I had the privilege of going with a group of friends to hear Corrie ten Boom speak.
Corrie ten Boom is well known for surviving the notorious Ravensbruck Concentration Camp, while her sister, Betsie, who was with her in the Camp did not. Many came to understand what a relationship with God through Jesus Christ was through Corrie and Betsie.
The movie, "The Hiding Place", tells this story about how the ten Boom family helped the Jews hide and escape to safety during these terrible years, and tells the the complete story of their time in Ravensbruck. You must see the movie if you have not. It is a terrible and beautiful story all in one.
One memory I have is of a visual illustration using a glove, it just lay on the podium as she spoke when I saw her. At the right time, she reminded us that we are just like that glove without the presence of Jesus Christ in our life, empty, it is his Holy Spirit within us that brings real life, direction and purpose...as she is sharing this in her own words, she puts on the glove. What a wonderful memory, I'm glad I had that experience.
If you click here, you will be taken to a website dedicated to the Corrie Ten Boom museum, and it has a more detailed biography.
Corrie Ten Boom from a Wikipedia Writer's Point of View
Wikipedia, as most know, is written by whoever would like to share their thoughts about any given person, place, thing, etc., just as we do here, in a sense. I have never added information to Wikipedia, but if I were to share about Corrie Ten Boom, you would know that I share the same faith she did in the power of forgiveness that comes through Jesus Christ...it would show in the way it was written. Here's what Wikipedia has to say.
Cornelia Johanna Arnolda ten Boom, generally known as Corrie ten Boom, (April 15 1892 ? April 15 1983) was a Dutch Christian Holocaust survivor who helped many Jews escape the Nazis during World War II. Ten Boom co-wrote her autobiography, The Hiding Place, which was later made into a movie of the same name. In December, 1967, Ten Boom was honored as one of the Righteous Among the Nations by the State of Israel.
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See the Movie on TV
The movie "The Hiding Place" is often on TBN - Trinity Broadcast Network. In fact, I'm watching it right now, Sunday, March 8th. Keep your eye's open for it, it is often shown during appropriate holiday seasons...like the Passover / Easter season.
Preview to THE HIDING PLACE Movie
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Buy Corrie Ten Boom Books or Movies
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- BarbRad BarbRad Dec 5, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
- I also heard Corrie Ten Boom speak when I was in college. She used the example of a piece of embroidery. As she talked about our lives and experiences, she showed us the underside, which seemed to be a jumble with no seeming purpose. She said without God's perspective, that's why our lives might seem to be. Then she turns the piece around so that we could see the design -- God's perspective. Interesting, isn't it, that after 40 years you can still remember such an illustration? I've read almost everything this servant of God has written, and she remains an inspiration whenever things seem not to be going the way I'd like in life. I just remember Corrie and count my blessings.
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- eclecticeducation eclecticeducation Dec 1, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
- What a privilege to get to hear her speak!!! I have not seen The Hiding Place, but I would probably love it. I'll have to make sure I get it sometime. Great lens!
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- CoolFoto CoolFoto Nov 22, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
- I had the privilege of hearing Corrie speak at a small Christian conference in Pittsburgh years ago. She was used in a mighty way by the Lord all her life.
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Nov 8, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
- I've never heard her speak but I did read The Hiding Place. She was an amazing woman.
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- melodieannw melodieannw Sep 15, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
- I am a great admirer of Corrie ten Boom. I have never had the chance to hear her speak, but I have a quote of hers that I keep with me always - "There is not pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still." It amazes me that she could feel that way after her time at Ravensbruck. I wish I had such faith!
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- Wbisbill Wbisbill Jul 24, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
- 5 stars from a fan. I feature you in my lens:
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- BFuniv.com BFuniv.com Jun 5, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
- I was at the premier of the Hiding place movie, Corrie spoke there and left a lasting impression. Humor and joy, found in the midst of sorrows - a wonderful story.
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- Senora_M Senora_M Dec 29, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
- Cool lens. Thanks for sharing about Corrie. She was definitely a woman that was (and still is) used by God! 5*s--great job! <>
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