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Corrie ten Boom: Author, Clockmaker |
Quotes: 1." Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but today of its strength." - Corrie ten Boom 2." Remember, there is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper." |
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Timeline: 1. April 15, 1892 - Corrie ten Boom is born in Holland 2. 1921 - Corrie's mom died of strokes 3. 1924 - Corrie certified the first woman watchmaker of Holland 4. May 3, 1929 - Casper ten Boom died of old age 5. April 15, 1983 - Corrie ten Boom died on her 91st birthday |
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Char actor Quality Traits/Anecdotes: 1. Corrie was faithful. Even though all her family members died she trusted God to provide for her; and He did. 2. Corrie had the excellent trait of perseverance. All of her loved ones died, yet she still praised God with a happy heart. 3. Corrie was very compassionate. When she got out of the concentration camps, she had a resting home for the other survivors to come and rest. There she provided care, comfort, and convince. 4. Corrie was willing to show forgiveness. A man had caused them trouble and because of that they were all sent to , where they were beaten and mistreated without a purpose, yet she was willing to forgive him. 5. Corrie was beyond daring. While World War II was going on there was a rule that stated,"If anyone has a Jew in their home they will be thrown in prison!" Corrie nearly ignored that rule because she had Jews living in her home all the time. |
Accomplishments: 1. In 1924, Corrie became the first certified, woman clockmaker in Holland. 2. Corrie protected the Jews in her home from the German guards. 3. Corrie survived the long,, eleven months, in several concentration camps and still came out alive. 4. Corrie became an excellent writer and her books were instantly best sellers. 5.Corrie lead many different Bible studies around the world. |
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