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I stand at the door and knock
Title:
I stand at the door and knock
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Summary:
Forged in the crucible of a Nazi concentration camp, here are the words and wisdom, the faith and spiritual insight, of Corrie ten Boom. Introducing forty new, never-before-published devotions, "I Stand at the Door and Knock" shares messages of faith, hope, and forgiveness from a veteran saint. At the height of Nazi power, amid the horrors of a concentration camp, the seeds of faith and forgiveness grew to fruition in the heart of a young Dutch woman named Corrie ten Boom. Outlasting Ravensbrück and Hitlerś regime, Corrie went on to accomplish what brute power never could: conquering hearts across the world with healing words of hope, forgiveness, and trust in God. These forty timeless devotionals remind you of the treasures of faith in Christ, the mysteries of Godś kingdom, and joy of a surrender that leads you out of fear into the freedom of love and forgiveness.
Year Published:
2008
Physical Description:
188 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents:
I stand at the door and knock -- Jesus loves sinners -- What can I do about my sins? -- Blameless and spotless -- How often should I forgive? -- Some thoughts about holiness -- Breaking the vicious circle -- A pure and holy life -- Complete surrender -- Is surrender necessary? -- Are you afraid of surrender? -- The Lord helps us surrender -- Surrendering to the Father -- Who is responsible for our surrender? -- Rely on the Lord -- God's foolishness -- God's mysteries -- God's treasures -- Ask anything -- Angels : ministering spirits -- Angels : what kind of beings? -- Angels : their work -- Angels : messengers -- Intercession -- Pray for each other -- Praying for conversion -- Witness! -- The least of these : prisoners -- Evangelists in prison -- Looking Jesus in the eyes -- How to take stock -- Be always on the watch -- Not fear, but love -- When the mountains fall into the sea -- Raised in paradise -- Signing up for the army of God -- Marching orders -- Equipped for the battle -- Victory in battle -- Citizens of heaven.
ISBN:
9780739499931
Publisher:
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2008.