Tag Archives: Corrie ten Boom

The inner fire

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

“In everyone’s life, at some time, the inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner fire.” ~Albert Schweitzer~ Who … Continue reading →

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This too (or CTB lesson #4)

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

From the time she was a little girl, Corrie ten Boom’s godly parents and loving, happy family influenced the woman she would become. The lessons she learned from them have touched my heart and helped me grow, and I’d like … Continue reading →

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Just in time (or CTB lesson #3)

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

From the time she was a little girl, Corrie ten Boom’s godly parents and loving, happy family influenced the woman she would become. The lessons she learned from them have touched my heart and helped me grow, and I’d like … Continue reading →

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Word-filled Wednesday: After the storm

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

This photo is from an ice storm that hit us a few years back. On a normal day, this tree soaks in the sun, uses it for food, and does not reflect the light so directly. But after making it … Continue reading →

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The strongest force in the world (or CTB lesson #2)

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

She considered her face and form ordinary, especially when compared to her prettier sisters, and found herself tongue-tied in the presence of eligible boys. Yet Corrie ten Boom did meet one young man who saw her for who she was … Continue reading →

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Praise for the weak things (or CTB lesson 1)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Renee Ann Smith

She wasn’t young, beautiful, clever, or especially brave. So who could’ve guessed that an aging spinster who had rarely been away from home, would have such an impact on the lives around her . . . and for generations to … Continue reading →

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