Breakpoint Corrie ten Boom's Life of Faithfulness
Jan 13, 2026
Explore the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom and her family's bravery during World War II. Discover how gratitude, even for fleas, opened doors for evangelism in a concentration camp. Learn about the surprising effects of gratitude on the brain and why the guards avoided Barracks 28. Reflect on the importance of faithfulness in adversity, as revealed through personal memories and lessons of thankfulness. This inspiring discussion sheds light on resilience and hope amidst unimaginable challenges.
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Thankfulness In The Flea-Infested Barracks
- Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy were arrested for hiding Jews and later imprisoned at Ravensbrück concentration camp.
- Betsy taught Corrie to
Practice Radical Gratitude
- Do practice gratitude even for small or repulsive things because it reframes circumstances toward gospel opportunity.
- Betsy encouraged thanking God for the room, the Bible, the crowded beds, and even the fleas.
Ministry Hidden In Suffering
- Corrie and Betsy used long nights alone in barracks 28 to read the contraband Bible and evangelize fellow prisoners.
- They later realized guards avoided the barracks because of the fleas, which enabled ministry.
