As a prisoner in a Nazi death camp, Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker, saw many of her family and friends die. A fateful mistake caused her release only one day before all women her age were to be killed. She had every reason for despair and revenge. Instead, a few years later, she brought the Gospel of Jesus to the very women who were her guards in that concentration camp. The same women who had hated and despised her, were now imprisoned, and hungry for hope. With some difficulty, the grace of God and a box of chocolates, Corrie won these women to Christ.
Amazing Love is the story of Corrie Ten Boom's life of evangelization after surviving the Nazis in World War II. Originally published in 1953, the audio version is well read by Nadia May, (c) 2010 by Christian Audio. Ms. May's reading gives a personal quality to the narrative. I almost believed I was listening to the author herself. Corrie travels all over the world bringing the Gospel to movie stars in Hollywood, communists in Russia, and the poor in developing countries. Her courage and confidence are inspiring. She even admits to bouts of arrogance, when relying on her own talent and strength fails her, until she remembers to pray, and turn her will over to Jesus once again. Time and again, she is called upon to perform the impossible. Exorcizing demons, healing the sick, flying across the world to spread the gospel, with no money for plane tickets all demonstrate the power of God, manifested in the weakness of this woman. Relying only on her faith and trust in Jesus, Corrie does all that is asked of her, and many souls are converted to Christianity.
This is a very thought provoking, as well as entertaining account of Ms. Ten Boom's adventures. As Christians we are called to evangelize. To spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Do we really know how to do this? Can we even spread it around us in our current every day lives? I am left with much to ponder, and a thirst to learn more about how to do what I can to lead others to the love and peace I find with Jesus.
On sale right now for $7.49 from http://christianaudio.com/amazing-love-corrie-ten-boom.
Thank you to Christian Audio Reviewers Program for providing me with this free review copy. No other compensation was reveived for this review.
Amazing Love is the story of Corrie Ten Boom's life of evangelization after surviving the Nazis in World War II. Originally published in 1953, the audio version is well read by Nadia May, (c) 2010 by Christian Audio. Ms. May's reading gives a personal quality to the narrative. I almost believed I was listening to the author herself. Corrie travels all over the world bringing the Gospel to movie stars in Hollywood, communists in Russia, and the poor in developing countries. Her courage and confidence are inspiring. She even admits to bouts of arrogance, when relying on her own talent and strength fails her, until she remembers to pray, and turn her will over to Jesus once again. Time and again, she is called upon to perform the impossible. Exorcizing demons, healing the sick, flying across the world to spread the gospel, with no money for plane tickets all demonstrate the power of God, manifested in the weakness of this woman. Relying only on her faith and trust in Jesus, Corrie does all that is asked of her, and many souls are converted to Christianity.
This is a very thought provoking, as well as entertaining account of Ms. Ten Boom's adventures. As Christians we are called to evangelize. To spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Do we really know how to do this? Can we even spread it around us in our current every day lives? I am left with much to ponder, and a thirst to learn more about how to do what I can to lead others to the love and peace I find with Jesus.
On sale right now for $7.49 from http://christianaudio.com/amazing-love-corrie-ten-boom.
Thank you to Christian Audio Reviewers Program for providing me with this free review copy. No other compensation was reveived for this review.
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