It is remarkable to note that the ten Booms moved approximately 800 Jews to safety through the underground network. More impressive still is the worldwide ministry Corrie launched in the months and years after her imprisonment. Had the ten Boom family remained in the safety of Haarlem, so many would have perished without the message of salvation. Instead Corrie went on to visit some 60 countries a...  Read More

Several Jews sought refuge at the ten Boom home, but there was limited space and even less resources. With a strong determination, Corrie became involved with in an underground movement that hid and transported Jews to safety.To transform their home, a “Mr. Smit” came to the door of the Beje to assess the walls in Corrie’s bedroom. He took measurements and determined where he could build a wall ov...  Read More

There were two releases in 1944. On December 16th Betsie died in prison and went home to heaven. On December 31st Corrie was released from Ravensbruck through a clerical error. Truly there are no missteps for the Christian since God orders our steps.Before Betsie passed away, she shared visions God gave her of two buildings used to rehabilitate the prisoners of war. One was a beautiful mansion on ...  Read More

 RavensbruckA knock came. There stood a man begging money for his Jewish wife’s release. His claim - an officer would take bribe money for her release. Corrie hesitated. When the man persisted she told him to come back the next day. But when he returned, he brought the Gestapo with him. He was a plant. Casper, Corrie, and Betsie were arrested and thrown into prison. They faced solitary confinement...  Read More

It came clear that the goal of Nazism was to exterminate the Jews. The minor assaults gave way to devastating violence. The National Socialist Bond (NSB) had a dangerous agenda – control the population.Ration cards for food were distributed. Radios were confiscated from all households to stop the communication flow. Newspapers reported only German statistics such as obituaries of military leaders ...  Read More

The violence toward the Jewish citizens escalated. Suddenly Jewish families began disappearing - their businesses shut down. One day on Casper and Corrie’s daily walk, they witnessed a truck loading Jewish men, women, and children into the back. Corrie’s anger was kindled. She could not comprehend the violence toward the Jews. Soon the war raged over the Holland skies. Thunderous bombs shook the B...  Read More

Theirs was a simple lifestyle in the quiet village of Haarlem. Corrie lived in a modest home with her father Casper and sister Betsie. The family-run watch shop had seen its 100th year anniversary when dark clouds invaded the Holland skies. Reports of Germany, France, and England at war flooded the family radio more and more.Dutch soldiers dotted the Haarlem streets. Though the Prime Minister repo...  Read More

Today’s scripture came after Peter’s first Spirit-filled sermon. As a result three thousand travelers were saved on that very day. And the church of Jesus Christ was launched with power. The early church in the book of Acts is the most organic framework for the church, for it fully captures Jesus’ intent for the life of believers. Jesus’ brothers, James and Jude, went on to write books that were p...  Read More

Three days and the grave gave up Jesus’ body. The beginning of Acts recounts the ascension of Jesus to heaven. How devastating the cross but how healing His final days on earth must have been! As in all things, God had a greater plan for His followers than they could have imagined. No one wanted Jesus to leave, but Jesus explained that He needed to ascend to heaven so a helper could come forth. Th...  Read More

Jesus had performed three years of sacrificial ministry when time reached its fullness. The Pharisees and Sadducees hatched a corrupt plan to arrest Him. Ironic how an insider, Judas, was the crack the religious leaders used to gain access to Jesus. They used the cover of night to satisfy their corruption. Evil finds its greatest pleasure in darkness.  Crucifixion was the path the evil religious l...  Read More

The four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell the story of Jesus earthly life. The numerous miracles He performed, His incredible teachings, His exhaustive evangelist crusades, and His untimely death are thoroughly documented. Though Jesus’ teachings were unacceptable to the religious leaders, the people were being set free. Uncountable healings flooded the surrounding villages and towns. J...  Read More

A census was called by Caesar, and every man was to return to the city in which he was born. Joseph was tasked to bring his pregnant wife on a ninety mile journey to Bethlehem. Nothing in this event was convenient. Imagine a woman in the final stages of her pregnancy riding a donkey across dusty roads for ninety long miles. When they arrived she went into labor. But there were no vacancies at the ...  Read More