Prior to reading this book, I knew of Corrie ten Boom and her life. I hadn't read anything of hers and felt a slight hesitation towards readin this because it's a devotional book. I hadn't had any luck with them prior to this.

I really enjoyed this book! It was such a calming read. I really liked how the bible verses and the stories of her life tie in to make a motivational lesson. It was so interesting to learn more about her life. Corrie and her sister were sent to a concentration camp for hiding Jews in their home. Only she survived and went on to speak about God all over the world. I appreciated her vulnerability to write this and it was evident that she did not write this book to get sympathy, no matter how well deserved. She looked to and trusted in God in her hardest moments. While she is seen as a hero, she has proven that God chose to work through her.

Inspirational, compelling, powerful

Thank you to JustRead tours, NetGalley, Chosen books for giving me the opportunity to read this.

Corrie ten Boom's THE HIDING PLACE is the second most impactful book I've ever read, and now the latest, GOD IS MY HIDING PLACE, offers 40 devotions drawn from her prolific writings and perfect for COVID times.

Corrie and her sister were sent to a concentration camp during WWII for hiding Jews with her family in their Dutch home. Only she survived and went on to speak across the world of forgiveness and finding shelter within God's love. Highly recommended for anyone seeking hope and spiritual courage. Out now.

Thanks to Bethany House, Chosen Books, and NetGalley for the review copy; opinions are mine.

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This is a lighter devotional, more along the lines of Our Daily Bread. It would be perfect if you have a limited amount of time for study and just want to focus on God's word before starting a day. It has some very touching stories from Corrie ten Boom's life. I do tend to favour deeper studies that give questions for reflection, or actual study scripture.

What an incredible resource! I have read many devotionals in my time, but God is My Hiding Place stands out from the rest. The devotional parts themselves are not too long, and have such depth that you can’t help but stop and ponder what you’re reading, they are that thought-evoking and deep.

Each day starts with a Bible verse, and ends with a prayer, which are great assets, but what really captured my heart was the devotionals themselves, the bulk of which comes from Corrie’s own words. As I was reading I was thinking about Corrie and everything she endured. Life isn’t easy for any of us, especially right now, but it could be worse, and if Corrie could hold onto and strengthen her faith during a tumultuous time, then that gives me hope in my own struggles.

Despite loving this book I do believe it shouldn’t have been made into a devotional, but instead it would’ve been better as a collection of Corrie’s most moving words and stories. Though there are Bible verses for each day there were days that the verses and the devotional portions felt detached. I believe if there is a daily verse to focus on that there should be a deeper look into that verse, then there could be a shared story to show application of said verse. With God is My Hiding Place I didn’t always feel this.

In saying that I would still highly recommend this text. It was incredibly touching, thought-provoking, and really helped me see my current strife in a new light, drawing strength from Corrie’s words. The suffering she endured is incomprehensible, yet she survived by the grace of God, and if she can be used despite her circumstances then so can I.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Wow what devotion Corrie had to spreading Gods word. No matter what she endured in her life she held firm in the belief that God was the answer in all circumstances.
This devotional really directs you to lean on him through all situations and trust in his timing.
Great read and one I would reread yearly if I owned. Such promise and Wisdom in her writing.

If you haven’t introduced yourself to Corrie Ten Boom and her heartfelt journey during one of the darkest times of our history, then you need to make sure you do. Don’t neglect yourself of that blessing. She walked closely with her savior in her retelling of her times in a nazi concentration camp.
Even now, years later her words come to me about forgiveness and not giving up. So having said all that I was excited to see this book come at such a critical time.
We show each other who we are in our faith by our decisions. And we learn how to do this through experiences and the word of God. Truth has the power to set everyone free.
This is a 40 day devotional. It’s longer than most. Corrie shares her life in each day and challenges me to share mine.
I hope you find this as encouraging as I have. Life is messy but so worth living.
Thanks Chosen Books via NetGalley.

"God Is My Hiding Place" is a new devotional using excerpts from other books by Corrie ten Boom. Having highly regarded ten Boom for a long time, I was excited to see this new devotional was available. I enjoyed re-reading some of her more well-known stories of her time in the concentration camps, as well as stories of her travels. I highly respect her never-wavering faith, and will always hold her in high regard.

Each excerpt ends with a prayer and verses to create one of the 40 days of devotions in this book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

God is My Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom is a different kind of book than what I normally read and review. This is a non-fiction Christian devotional book that combines scriptures, prayers, and the stories and reflections of Corrie ten Boom - a Dutch clockmaker and concentration camp survivor - into a 40 day devotional reading on many topics related to living with God. During World War II the ten Boom family hid Jewish people in their home to help them evade the Nazis. The ten Boom’s were betrayed, arrested, and imprisoned. Corrie and her sister Betsie were sent to concentration camps, but despite the horrors and darkness around them they discovered that God was their hiding place. They put their focus on Him and ministered to others imprisoned with them. They clung to God during the trials and tribulations they endured. Betsie went to be with the Lord during this time, but Corrie survived and spent the rest of her life traveling, preaching, ministering, and sharing the Gospel throughout the world. This book tells stories from before her imprisonment, during it, and after. It is divided into 40 short daily readings that begin with a scripture and end with a prayer. I read multiple days at a time because I was reading this title to review, but I think the length and contents of each daily reading would be excellent for day by day reading, meditation, prayer, and reflection. What struck me was how encouraging and uplifting this devotional book is. Despite everything ten Boom had been through, she remained steadfast in her faith and found joy, hope, strength, forgiveness, gratitude, and peace in Jesus. In many ways this book seeks to help each of us find this in our lives too, whatever our own circumstances may be. I found reading this devotional book to be a blessing. I haven’t read many devotionals before, but I now hope to read others in the future. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone at any point in their faith journey (as well as to those who do not consider themselves to be on a “faith journey.”) I got a lot out of this book, and I hope and pray you will too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Many thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary copy of this title for review.

Aren’t you thankful for giants of faith we can gain wisdom and insight from? People whose lives encapsulate(d) living fully sold out for God. Sometimes in face of tremendous persecution. People who challenge us to live a bigger, bolder faith?

God is My Hiding Place is a 40-day devotional comprised of a collection of writings by Corrie ten Boom that inspires readers to be bold in their faith. To love other like Jesus loves us. To testify of God’s graciousness even in the most difficult of circumstances.

The entries are short but powerful—it makes an excellent addition to your daily scripture reading—each one ends with a prayer to help us live a life of courage and strength and to find our hiding place in the One who knows our names—and our hearts.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

God Is My Hiding Place
40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength
by Corrie ten Boom
Pub Date 19 Oct 2021
Bethany House, Chosen Books
Christian



I am reviewing a copy of God is My Hiding Place: 40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength through Bethany House, Chosen Books and Netgalley:




Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker and her courageous God-Fearing family sheltered Jews from the Nazis during World War II. This ultimately led to her rest and suffering in prison and concentration camps--told in her bestselling book The Hiding Place (and feature-length film of the same name. Her dramatic life story and her more than 40 other books have prepared millions of readers to face their own futures with courage--relying on God's love to forgive, overcome, heal, and restore.



For those who admire Corrie ten Boom as well as a new generation of readers, this 40-day devotional based on Corrie's writings will strengthen your faith, re-root your soul in Christ, and increase your experience of God's peace. Receive the courage and comfort of the Holy Spirit, and remind yourself of what Corrie ten Boom knew and lived: God is your hiding place.



I am reviewing a copy of God is My Hiding Place five out of five stars!



Happy Reading!

I’m so excited to review this beautiful book! First off I would like to disclose that I did receive this ebook from the publisher, Chosen Books and Baker Publishing Group, through NetGalley, a site that distributes ARCs (advanced reader’s copies) to readers with platforms (social media or otherwise) in which they can share complete and honest book reviews.
Now, if you do not know the history and testimony surrounding Corrie Ten Boom, I urge you to do some research. This will give you an even greater understanding and appreciation for this precious literary gem that was published October 19, 2021.
God is My Hiding Place is a collection of 40 devotions derived from the author’s Christian classic, The Hiding Place that she wrote along with Elizabeth and John Sherrill.
I want to start my review by saying out of 5 stars, which is the norm for book review grading, this book should be oh, I don’t know, 30 stars?! It’s that good. I will also disclose that I hardly ever give 5 star reviews. Even my 4 stars are few and far between! This book surpassed any expectations I had at page 1 and had me saying “Oh my” and “Wow” throughout its pages. If I wasn’t saying that I was wiping tears on the next page. I mean this book went through the goal posts of amazing and then hit a hallelujah home run after! I absolutely love this book. You might be saying, how did a “devotional” impact you this much? My only answer? GOD. The testimonies and experiences Corrie Ten Boom and her family experienced during the Second World War as they sheltered Jews from the Nazis which resulted in her arrest and suffering in prison and concentration camps are things that have helped so many through despair and hard times. Her life was truly a dramatic testimony for Christ!
If you need uplifting, encouragement, revelation, salvation, prayer inspiration or even just a warm hug from God disguised as a book, this my friend is your book.
I will be buying this book in physical form for myself and as future gifts to others. It will remain a staple on my bookcase of favorites.

GOD IS MY HIDING PLACE by Corrie Ten Boom

Review:

I am about halfway through this 40 day devotional and I love it. It’s okay if you haven’t read The Hiding Place book by Corrie Ten Boom. I haven’t read it either and this devotional has snippets about her experiences in the concentration camp. I have the book on my tbr pile.
The About the Author portion was good.

Each day is outlined in a way to guide us as it tackles different topics like Thankfulness.

1.Bible verse
2. A compelling story in Corrie’s life that relates to the topic. It’s not limited to the time during the war.
3.Insight
4.Prayer

I can see myself using this devotional for years to come. It’s encouraging. I am thinking of getting some copies to share with friends and family. The insights are not very deep so I think young adults will enjoy this too. I know that Corrie’s stories are real and somehow it makes this book more relatable to me. I feel like I want to be much closer to God. To surrender to His will and follow His lead.

I agree with this line from the book: “His presence is our hiding place.”

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Thank you to the publisher and author for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is a lovely devotional. I highly recommend it. It will encourage your faith and lead you to a deeper relationship with Christ.

I received a copy of this book for review from Netgalley.

This is a beautiful collection of faith, life and hope. Absolutely stunning poetry and expression of the human spirit

I began reading Corrie Ten Boom when I was a teenager. Her faith and words inspired me tremendously and I hope made a permanent imprint on my soul. This devotional is like visiting an.old friend, who reminds me daily of what truly is most important in this life. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to live up to even a fraction of the steadfastness of Miss Ten Boom but the words on the pages will help me try. Highly recommend this book to give yourself or a friend.

This is a stunning devotional! Corrie Ten Boom has a fascinating story and it’s woven into this devotional in a beautiful way. These are longer, deeper devotionals. I adored this one and had to try to limit myself to one a day because I wanted to just keep reading it! 5⭐️

First sentence: In Germany I once met a woman who told me that 42 years prior, she had comitted a terrible sin and since then she had prayed every day for forgiveness.

God Is My Hiding Place is a devotional with collected pieces of Corrie ten Boom's writings. Corrie ten Boom, I believe, wrote quite a few books--including several devotional books. This book gathers together forty entries to serve as a 'new' devotional. I do not have any concern about 'recycled' pieces because there will always be a new audience.

The devotional book might be a good starting place for those who are unfamiliar with her story, her life, her work. For those that are already familiar with her, this one will be a good fit as well.

I am not the biggest fan of devotionals in general. I'm not. I always want a bit more SUBSTANCE than fluffy stories. But I'm making a bit of an exception with this one. Her stories are anything but fluffy. The entries are testimonies that point readers to God.

There's a verse in Psalms that says LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO. (Psalm 107:2). This book contains vignettes of just that.

This is not theology. It isn't. It is devotional--one woman testifying in forty different entries--about how God has answered prayers, delivered her, provided for her, etc.

I would say the overall theme of the book is that GOD HEARS (listens) to our prayers (cries) and that he is always faithful, good, and gracious. God in his grace provides answers to all prayers. (True, the answers are always in his own way, in his own timing, but God in his wisdom knows what is best and good for us.)

The devotional book also reveals her zeal for the Lord.

This book was so full of truth and encouragement! I found myself adding a (digital) bookmarks frequently and ended up with 26 of them. The book is full of invitation — to meet Jesus in a personal way, whether for the first time or in a deeper way.

I so appreciate Ten Boom’s vulnerability, throughout. I’ve heard a few of her more popular quotes, over the years, and it was neat to encounter the real person behind these grains of truth from the Lord. Ten Boom unfolds her story to the reader, without shying away from the harsh realities of the extreme hardship she and her fellow prisoners suffered. It is so evident, however, that her intention is not to garner (well-deserved) sympathy from the audience, but to point to God’s presence and power, in the midst of even the hardest moments. For instance, she describes the utter desolation of solitary confinement in the concentration camp— and the joy God brought through a surprising acquaintanceship with an insect. She rejoiced in the glory of the ant who crept into her cell, and listened to God’s voice (rather than bemoaning the ant’s departure), when the bug left.

Ten Boom consistently gives glory to God. Hailed as a hero by many, she writes with the humble recognition that she is a person whom God chose to work through. It wasn’t her own strength nor spirituality—it was God, working powerfully in her weakness.

Did He give her the supernatural ability to forgive her tormentors? Yes! Was she prepared to do so the instant the opportunity arose? No! But God spoke to her in that moment and used her for His beautiful purposes.

She also shares the many beautiful words that He spoke to her heart in sweet moments of communion with Him. And in doing so, she reveals the sweetness of walking with Jesus, concluding with an invitation for readers to invite Him into their lives.

God Is My Hiding Place is such a beautiful nonfiction read. Every day I read it, I had something to think about. Corrie Ten Boom’s Faith was so inspiring. This book really reminded me how great our God is. He is faithful even in the tiniest of details.
The book was written in such a way that it really touched me. The devotionals are recounts of Corrie Ten Boom’s experiences and the lessons she learned from them. I found this really interesting and hard to put down which is rare for me when I’m reading nonfiction. She was an amazing person and reading this book written by her was wonderful!

*Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

I received this for free in exchange for an honest review. This devotional is very encouraging and convicting in your every day walk with Christ. My only wish is that it was longer!