Not I, But Christ

by Corrie ten Boom

Offers a collection of her personal thoughts about faith and answers to some of the universal questions asked by every Christian

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Devotional, Biography, Christianity, Spirituality, Religion

144 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1984

About the author

Corrie ten Boom and her family were Christians who were active in social work in their home town of Haarlem, the Netherlands. During the Nazi occupation, they chose to act out their faith through peaceful resistance to the Nazis by active participation in the Dutch underground. They were hiding, feeding and transporting Jews and underground members hunted by the Gestapo out of the country. It is estimated they were able to save the lives of 800 Jews, in addition to protecting underground workers.

On Feb. 28, 1944, they were betrayed and Corrie and several relatives were arrested. The four Jews and two underground workers in the house at the time of the arrest were not located by the Nazis and were extricated by the underground 47 hours after they fled to the tiny hiding place (located in Corrie's room).

The ten Boom family members were separated and transferred to concentration camps. Corrie was allowed to stay with her precious sister, Betsy. Corrie's father (Casper), her sister (Betsy) and one grandchild (Kik) perished. Corrie was released in December of 1944.

These acts of heroism and sacrifice became the foundation for Corrie ten Boom's global writing and speaking career which began after she was released.

Ten Boom has received numerous awards for her writing and speaking. Notably, she was honored by the State of Israel for her work in aid of the Jewish people by being invited to plant a tree in the famous Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles, at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, near Jerusalem. She was also knighted by the Queen of the Netherlands in recognition of her work during the war, and a museum in the Dutch city of Haarlem is dedicated to her and her family.

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The pictures are outstanding. Beautiful stories. It just humbles the soul of how gentle she is.

[Hulda Gilca]

”Merita sa trăim si sa murim daca suntem folosiți ca să-i salvăm pe alții pentru veșnicie. Noi putem fi folosiți, oricine am fi.”

”Ceea ce a fost valoros pentru mine a fost fiecare text Biblic si fiecare cântare pe care o știam pe de rost. Învățarea tuturor acestora pe de rost constituie o pregătire pe care o putem face cu toții.”

”Ce poți sa spui despre tine, tu cel care citești aceste rânduri?… Ești tu pregătit? Esti pregătit pentru venirea din nou a lui Isus? Dacă da, atunci este foarte bine, dar trebuie să-ți folosești timpul ca sa le arăți calea si altora.
Fiecare om are de câștigat sau de pierdut o eternitate, dar când Il cunoaștem pe Isus, cunoaștem si calea. Atunci trebuie sa le spunem si altora ca El este Calea, Adevărul si Viața. Spune lucrul acestea multora. Sa lucrăm cat mai este zi, tu in colțul tău, iar eu în colțul meu.
Dacă Domnul te chema undeva departe de casă, du-te! Dacă trebuie sa stai unde ești, ascult si atunci. Dumnezeu te poate folosi numai acolo unde te cheamă. Nu este minunat sa lucrezi pentru un Rege care nu a pierdut niciodată nici o bătălie?”

- Corrie ten Boom

[Lisa Huettl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book filled with the humble godly wisdom of Corrie ten Boom. Her insight and words of advice are as much needed now as they were then.

[Elisabeth Wasserman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Corrie’s words and encouragement. I read it through like a normal book, but would be great as an audiobook or even a devo. God is still using her for His glory!!

[Kimberly Patton · Rating 4 out of 5]

She’s incredible. Always pointing me to Jesus. Didn’t quite finish the book but am so grateful for women like her.

[Lauren :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful book! It’s just radiates truth, humility and love of God in the face of so many trials. Would make a great devotional for a month and is really great for breaking down important tenants of Christianity. I loved it, very convicting and and simple and full of truth. I’m in awe of Corries love for Christ and full surrender to him and his will, and more in awe of the beauty of the gospel and how it shines through her life and works. Definitely a must read! 9.5/10

[Myra Flowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book at yard sale. I read this book for a library book club whose theme was "spirituality," and because I needed a short book to read before the day of the book club. But what a treasure I encountered. This short book contains such deep themes. It is truly a treatise of, "Not I But Christ." every chapter speaks of how Christ must increase and we must decrease. One of my favorite passages is this," I do not believe it is right to try to identify with a person who is in danger of perishing in need or in sin. They can infect and break us. And it is not necessary. God does not ask this of us." page 98. How true. The problem is sin not a dysfunctional lifestyle. There is a great chapter about the dangers of the occult. I am flabbergasted by the number of so-called Christians who read Harry Potter books. What????? Those people need to read this book. Better yet read their Bible. II Corinthians 6:15 "What concord hath Christ with Belial?" is among the many warnings to flee witchcraft. Open the treasure chest of this book to understand many Bible concepts.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of Corrie's experience relationship with God. Mostly she wrote this book behind a bar, this is her letter to the world about how we should see God and how important His presence into our life.

[Pearl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her simple insight never fails to inspire me.

[Jeanette DeHaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and written in bite size pieces! Worth a yearly re-read!

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This took me a long time to get through, mostly because it was written for a different generations. While the truths she shares is timeless, the writing was less palatable, in my opinion.

[Meaghan Recollet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very practical! Great word illustrations.

[Jamie Leeper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Corrie Ten Boon went through so much in a concentration camp. It is amazing that anyone could even survive. Even after all she went through, she forgave, just as Christ forgives. It was an amazing book!

[Bridget]

How to forgive. Wow. And how to surrender!

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

an amazing lady, and gives all the credit to the Lord
Very inspiring!

[Omi]

i actually didnt finish this....:( :P

[Beka · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great insights and inspiring thoughts. A wonderful book to read again and again.

[Deb Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains 30 short messages of from this wise woman. They are perfect for morning devotions.

[Tammie Olson]

All her books are worth reading!

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another spiritually strong book by Corrie ten Boom.