Why Old Stories Return

Devotional Title

God Is My Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom

Subtitle

40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength

How I found this book and why I selected it.

I was searching on Amazon for a devotional to review for you guys. Nothing jumped off the monitor and said, “Buy me.” I looked at devotionals appropriate for the season…Christmas. But I chose to not go down that path. If I was going to present a Christmas devotional for review, I should have done so at the start of Fall.

Next, I popped onto Christianbook.com. I soon found this newly published work, God Is My Hiding Place, October 2021 to be exact. I am excited to review this newer title.

I steered away from works by Corrie Ten Boom for a long time. Why? Stories of concentration camps were hard for me to hear. The despair and loss were overwhelming for me to process. So, many of you are likely more versed in her writing.

Without any further chatting, let’s talk about the devotional.

What did I love about it?

Transparent moment. I have days when doing the simplest things is difficult.

I am used to it and recognize I need to figure out what happened to create the most current paralyzation of my abilities. I don’t want to bring up the subject of the news, but have you seen it lately? Or for the last 24 months?

No one can process it all. It feels like the world is an artery functioning while being 80% clogged. Doom. Gloom.

And then came God Is My Hiding Place. 

I love it! 

What I didn’t like about it?

Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I will be completely honest, I have not finished the devotional. I do apologize for this review not being a complete read. I am still trying to think of something I do not like about it…..

Nope. Nothing yet.

Who would want it?

With stress and overwhelming news that greets you daily on your laptop, cell phone, or the traditional print copies, this devotional is the perfect balm. All the discord falls away as Corrie Ten Boom describes Jesus in the middle of impossible situations.

Her lessons of relying on God in the 20th century are perfect helps for today. It is a great daily devotional to see Jesus as your strength and solution for every moment.

Who would not want it?

I’ll have to get back to you on that.

Did it bear fruit?

Each devotion is bringing me peace and strength. (My dishes are getting done promptly again.) Corrie Ten Boom shares the light of Christ, handing a torch of faith from her generation to ours.

I am thankful for the people at Baker Publishing Group, and Chosen Books, who took different excerpts of her writing and presented them in this devotional. And to Gretchen Rodriquez, who wrote beautiful and applicable prayers for each devotion.

Bounty for an Extended Season

As I read day nine, anxiety was addressed. Do you hear this word a lot? Do you ever use the word to describe your situation? I am reminded there is nothing new under the heavens. 

If you are in an extended season of anxiety or uncertainty I highly suggest this devotional. Each day has been comforting and welcoming me to trust God more. 

Question 

If you have or have not read books by Corrie Ten Boom, you have likely heard snippets of her writing. Well known stories. Would you share what your favorite one is in the comments?

I have a new favorite one, that I had not heard until I read, God Is My Hiding Place. It takes place in Africa. But you will have to read the book to find out. 🙂

PS I should respond to my title for this post.

Why do old stories return?

Corrie Ten Boom’s stores are heard again and again.

Because they speak to the truth of God in difficult places. Timeless.

That truth aids you to grasp a needed understanding.

They comfort your worried heart and mind.

Like Mary and Joseph, trusting God in the middle of their journey to Bethlehem, Corri reveals how to trust God in our journey…which reminds me of devotion day 13. It is titled Enjoying the Journey.

See you back here next Thursday!